How We Live Matters

The 2000 film "Gladiator," a math teacher's aphorism, and the Christian doctrine of hell all reiterate that we must actively pursue virtue!

When Jesus Pulls Up a Barstool

A reflection on a scene from Father Stu (2022) as it relates to hearing God.

How John MacArthur’s Ministry Changed My Life—and Why I’m Mourning Today

My reflection on the passing of Pastor John MacArthur last month

Listening vs. Hearing: Gideon and the Voice of God

What does the story of Gideon (Judges 6-8) teach us about hearing God's voice?

Heretical Love

Some people say it is heretical to preach love, but a work of the flesh is heresy (Galatians 5:20), and the Bible describes heresy as a lack of love (1 Corinthians 11:19).

The Christian’s Key Commandment | 1 John 2:3–11

This post goes into detail regarding the test John offers to gauge the legitimacy of a person's claim to know God.

The Marks of a Christian | 1 John 1:5–2:2

This post goes into detail to describe a Christian’s identifying mark according to 1 John 1:5–2:2.

A Hermeneutical Contradiction that Evangelicals—Especially Baptists—Must Consider

If we apply the created intent for marriage beyond the walls of the Church, why do we not apply gender roles beyond the walls of the Church?

Living to Love

Republishing an old explanation of the philosophy of this blog. Part 3 of 3.

Living in Love

Republishing an old explanation of the philosophy of this blog. Part 2 of 3.