1 John and Church Abandonment: A Personal Journey

This post describes both the personal reasons why an expositional series through 1 John is near and dear to my heart and the commentators who are influencing my perspective and preventing me from focusing this study on my own experiences.

1 John: A Manual for Handling Church Abandonment

The Apostle John and Saint Augustine can teach us much about the Church at our current place in history. In this post, I introduce the book of 1 John | FREE ACCESS

Content Update | 1 John Series

An update as it relates to my forthcoming expositional series in 1 John.

God Demands Blamelessness from His Shepherds for the Salvation of the World

There's a sexual abuse scandal in the SBC, and the solution is simple--though certainly not easy. . . . Titus 1:6-9.

My 2021 in Books

A brief reflection on each of my top 10 books of 2021.

The ONE with True Authority — 1:21-28

Jesus gives two proofs that He has true authority. . . . Mark 1:21-28.

Christ’s Irresistible Voice — 1:16-20

When Jesus calls, His people respond. . . . Mark 1:16-20.

The Pitch and the Pendulum — excursus on Mark 1:15b

While belief and repentance are equally important and biblical, there may be biblical grounds for emphasizing belief over repentance. . . . Mark 1:15.