Do I Really Need to Love Everybody?

American Politics, Augustine's "ordo amoris," and an overwhelming commandment.

How We Live Matters: Grace Alone and the Pursuit of Virtue

Jesus, the authors of Scripture, and the early church all emphasized the Christian pursuit of virtue. Why don't we?

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).

Why Hell? | Book Review

My review of R. Zachary Manis's "Thinking through the Problem of Hell."

The Warrior in White

John continues his Revelation (unveiling) of Jesus Christ, by finally revealing Jesus Christ and what Jesus has been up to throughout the book.

The Christian’s Calling — Excursus

John’s description in Revelation 19:8b is a metaphor for the reality Paul describes in Ephesians 2:8-10.

What is Love?

Love is the most misunderstood word in the English language. . . . 1 John 4:8, 16.

Why Are We So Confused? (Why is it important during COVID-19?)

The Internet, while a blessing, has ultimately not helped the church follow God's clear commands in Scripture, even in the face of COVID-19. . . . Various Scriptures.

What is the Church? (Why is it important during COVID-19?)

The church is not a building, but that doesn't mean we should settle for online worship services, even in the face of COVID-19. . . . Various Scriptures.

The Meek Will Inherit the Earth — the Gospel in Obadiah

The gospel of Christ can be preached from every book of the Bible--even Obadiah.