Clarifying the Nature of Repentance
What is repentance unto life? In his widely-used catechism, Charles Spurgeon stated: “Repentance to life is a saving grace, (Acts 11:18) whereby a sinner, out …
Whatever Happened to Repentance?
Can I Keep My Sin and Go to Heaven? A while back, I was witnessing to a group of college-age guys. They were familiarity with …
A Few Thoughts on Daily Devotions
I was ten years old when I first started having daily devotions. A godly Sunday School teacher challenged me to read the Bible and pray …
What the Holy Spirit Does When We Believe the Gospel
Having the Spirit’s ministry within us is even greater than having Jesus’ physical presence among us (see John 16:7). That might sound hard to believe, …
“The Most Important Christian Duty”: George Muller’s Counsel for Christian Living
Known for his life of faith, power in prayer, and service to orphans, George Muller (1805-1898) was a man whose depth with Christ stands in …
He’s Not an It: Understanding the Person of the Holy Spirit
A Misunderstood Person There’s quite a bit of confusion in the church today about the person of the Holy Spirit. People may know a lot …
Cultivating A Culture of Evangelism
The Inevitability of Culture Every church has a “culture,” or way of doing things, based upon shared convictions, ideas, and values. Some churches do what …
Not at Odds: Revival and Routine Faithfulness
A Renewed Interest Some fascinating events have taken place over the past two weeks that have fueled a renewed interest in the subject of revival. …
Recovering A 20:20 Vision for Ministry
“I [Paul] did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you in public and from house to house” ~ Acts 20:20 Clarifying …
A Disturbing Trend
One of the hallmark characteristics of Christians throughout the centuries has been their deep love for God’s Word. From the very beginning of the New …