This is undoubtedly a controversial issue, but one that is deeply relevant to our culture and deeply significant in Scripture. Â If you’re really interested in this issue, I cannot recommend more highly beginning your study by reading the passages in Scripture that speak to the issue of divorce and remarriage. Â So, let’s start this study […]
Controversy: Deadly And Essential
After writing an article on controversy, I came across the following excerpt from What Is Baptism And Does It Save? by John Piper, and I thought I would pass it along. Â I’d love to hear your thoughts. Controversy is Essential and Deadly Let me begin today with a brief introductory word about controversy. The main […]
Are Denominations Okay (John Piper)?
What are your thoughts on Piper’s thoughts about denominations?
How Should I Approach Controversial Issues With Fellow Christians?
At the outset, I want to make it clear that this article is aimed specifically at controversial issues among those who believe the biblical Gospel of Jesus Christ. Â I make this clarification because there will always be division between those who love Jesus and those who reject Him (2 Cor. 6:14-18, James 4:4). Â As we […]
Calvinism: A Prayer And Evangelism Killer?
J.I. Packer once penned the words, “everyone is a Calvinist when he prays.” Â While I’m quite certain this statement is an outrage to those who hold a different doctrinal position, it is nonetheless a true statement. Â After all, why pray if God lacks the power to answer? Â And why seek to fulfill the Great Commission […]
What Is Calvinism?
What first comes into your mind when you see the word Calvinism? If you’ve heard the word, you likely have an opinion on it. And if you’ve ever talked with anyone else about it, you’ve probably found that they do, too. We’ll get into exactly why that is, but let’s first consider (very briefly) how […]