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The Shadow of James Arminius

This article is part of a series on James Arminius. Arminius had passed from the scene. But it must be remembered, the school of thought...

Poor and Mourning: The First and Second Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-4)

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Matthew...

When in Rome: Augustine’s Rule and Its Application Today

Augustine’s spiritual father, Ambrose, famously quipped, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Augustine picked up this rule and used it repeatedly in...

We Are Holiness People

As the holiness movement, internationally and nationally, has lost momentum and drifted toward mainstream evangelicalism, the identifying title “holiness people” is used less frequently. ...

What’s Wrong With It? vs. What Would Please Jesus The Most?...

Philippians 1:10 εἰς τὸ δοκιμάζειν ὑμᾶς τὰ διαφέροντα, ἵνα ἦτε εἰλικρινεῖς καὶ ἀπρόσκοποι εἰς ἡμέραν Χριστοῦ, 1:10 so that you may approve the things that...

4 Reasons to Use Doxologies in Worship

Several times in the New Testament, inspired writers erupt into well-formulated verses of praise to God. Paul concludes a section on Christ as the...

Parents, Please Do Not Allow Your Children to Have Snapchat

You don't want your child to be socially isolated. It's hard to refuse them access to something that “everyone," even many Christian young people,...

A Letter to Someone Preparing for Secular College

If you forget why you were created, you may be surprised how soon you begin compromising your values or throw away your Christian faith altogether.

What Does It Mean to Believe in Jesus?

Since I require my Advanced Homiletics students to preach either John 3:1-13 or John 3:14-21 as their third sermon, I’ve heard seven messages on...

Were We Created to Be Happy or Holy?

Oswald Chambers famously wrote, “We are not destined to happiness…but to holiness.” But is this true? Does God not destine us for happiness? Is...