In praise of bad news: There might be some truth in the old saying, “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar”. However,…
So how does one become a Christian then? I am a Christian and I have penned nearly 6000 articles. Yet I am not sure if…
God’s forgiveness of sinners is not unconditional: Let me cut to the quick: God cannot forgive you if you think you have nothing to be…
Are you a good person? Most folks – and many Christians – reading my title will have ideas in their minds as to what these…
God’s choices are based on his grace, not our merit: My somewhat cryptic title refers to the fact that God freely chooses, his decisions are…
What to read on these hugely important topics: One advantage of having a large library is that putting together bibliographies can become somewhat easy. That…
Some introductory thoughts on an important theological debate: There would be at least three general sorts of responses to my title. Some would know what…
A lot of theological warfare and carnage can be avoided: It is for good reason that the popular phrase about not discussing politics or religion…
We are all sinful wretches in need of salvation: There are countless reasons why so many folks refuse to come to Christ as their Lord…
Do Paul and James differ on the matter of faith and works? It has long been suggested that Paul and James are at odds when…
To appreciate the good news we must first hear the bad news: It is always amazing just how biblically illiterate some folks are. Worse yet,…
Just what is the scandal of the cross, and why is it so offensive? The cross of Christ is scandalous. The Apostle Paul made that…
Some absolute gems from the C. S. Lewis classic: As a fairly new Christian I was introduced to the great Christian apologist C. S. Lewis…
Thoughts on ‘love the sinner, hate the sin’: There are plenty of maxims, sayings, and clichés that routinely flow from the lips of believers. Some…
Christians cooperate with God in their growth: Let me preface my remarks with a few qualifying words. First, this will be a rather brief piece.…
I need to keep saying why I believe what I believe: While there are different forms of sectarianism out there, I am here focusing on…
We all must examine ourselves in the light of the parable of the sower: The admonition of my title comes from 2 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB).…
When you are tempted to give up, think on these things: I don’t know about you, but being a bit of a melancholic, I can…
Was Jesus punished by the Father, receiving his wrath at Calvary? Some Christians find it problematic, questionable, or even false, to suggest that the Father…
Was Jesus punished by the Father, receiving his wrath at Calvary? In Part 1 one of this article I looked at two answers to the…