God’s Response to Wicked Imagination
When the apostles experienced persecution in Acts 4, they looked to Psalms 2 for comfort. They recognized that the ultimate example of what they were… Read More »God’s Response to Wicked Imagination
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Wicked Counsel Enacted in History
Psalms 1 and 2 express two different images of life under God—as a flourishing tree, or as an oppressive bondage. Which image controls you will… Read More »Wicked Counsel Enacted in History
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 40: True Repentance and Faith in Christ
Week 40: True Repentance and Faith in Christ Weekly memory verse: John 6:40 – “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 40: True Repentance and Faith in Christ
Thine Be the Glory
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son; endless is the victory Thou o’er death hast won. Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept… Read More »Thine Be the Glory
Good Friday
AM I a stone and not a sheep That I can stand, O Christ, beneath Thy Cross, To number drop by drop Thy… Read More »Good Friday
Special Revelation
General revelation encompasses truth concerning God that can be known by experiencing or examining what God has done, whether in the natural world or in… Read More »Special Revelation
All Things to All Men | Part 4: What the Passage Means (vv21-22)
I am writing a series of posts on the meaning of 1 Cor 9:19-23, in particular his comment in verse 22, “I have become all things… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 4: What the Passage Means (vv21-22)
All Things to All Men | Part 3: What the Passage Means (vv19-20)
In 1 Cor 9:22, Paul writes, “I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.” This is series… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 3: What the Passage Means (vv19-20)
Coming Hope
The following is the sermon I preached this morning in our church to kick off the Advent season: Audio You don’t have to turn on… Read More »Coming Hope
New Christmas devotional for families or individuals!
I am thrilled to announce the publication of a new daily devotional for the Christmas season by Pastor Taigen Joos! This devotional is perfect for… Read More »New Christmas devotional for families or individuals!
Crown Him With Many Crowns
The principal figure of the book of Revelation is the Lamb. He is introduced in Revelation 5, where the seven-sealed scroll represents the outpouring of… Read More »Crown Him With Many Crowns
Relevance is Irrelevant (Conclusion)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 This series has been intended to address biblically the necessity… Read More »Relevance is Irrelevant (Conclusion)
Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 11)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 Modern American evangelicalism has a tendency to augment the preaching of the gospel… Read More »Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 11)
The Lamb
Little Lamb who made thee Dost thou know who made thee Gave thee life & bid thee feed. By the stream & o’er the mead;… Read More »The Lamb
Christ removes the shadows to reveal the reality
I have been arguing that the basic building blocks of worship have existed ever since creation, were codified in the Mosaic system, and are actually… Read More »Christ removes the shadows to reveal the reality
Relevance is irrelevant (Part 3)
Part 1 | Part 2 In part 1, we looked at Paul’s ministry model in 1 Corinthains 1:10-17. Paul took deliberate steps to preach the gospel… Read More »Relevance is irrelevant (Part 3)
Relevance is irrelevant (Part 2)
Part 1 In emphasizing the unity of the church in 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Paul asks the church pointedly: “is Christ divided?” (v 13). With their… Read More »Relevance is irrelevant (Part 2)
On the Incarnation by Athanasius
Getting the gospel right is near and dear to the heart of every conservative Christian. The integrity of the gospel is a non-negotiable. In this… Read More »On the Incarnation by Athanasius
Risen! Jesus Christ Has Risen!
Risen! Jesus Christ has risen! Shout the news with cheerful voice. Sin’s dominion now is broken; He has payed the ransom price. Alleluia! Alleluia! Jesus… Read More »Risen! Jesus Christ Has Risen!
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 6: Change Your Taste
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 6: Change Your Taste