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Foundations of Grace: Limited Atonement

October 30, 2023

Today we come to one of the more controversial claims in Reformed theology: Limited Atonement. Limited Atonement is often one of the most contested and misunderstood aspects of the Reformed faith, the doctrines of grace, or the so-called Five Points of Calvinism. Some of the issues arise from the name. What exactly is "limited" when … More

God’s Grace to Noah

October 9, 2023

I’ve never understood why the nurseries in churches so often highlight the story of Noah’s ark. If you are unaware of this story, it’s one of the most frightening displays of God’s raw power and justice in all of Scripture. In it we learn that the wickedness of humanity is so vast that the only … More

God’s Acts in Eternity Past

September 4, 2023

One of my favorite parts of the Reformed faith is that it does not shy away from hard questions. One such question is the classic, “What was God doing before the creation of the world?” The ancient theologian, Augustine, wrote of someone else’s poor attempt at humor in his book Confessions. The exchange went something … More

A Song of Creation

July 24, 2023

What kind of God is the God of the Bible? Is he petty and weak? Is he unmoved by our suffering or indifferent about our sorrows? Is he chaotic or uncertain or cruel? How would you answer the question, “What kind of God is the God you serve?” Where would you begin? We could share … More

Precious Little Time

July 3, 2023

When we think about the life of Jesus, we find the supreme example of productivity. Now I don’t mean that He wandered about with a to-do list. But I do mean that He was a man with limited time. He ministered for only a handful of years, and then after His resurrection He remained for … More

The Resurrection: A Leg to Stand On

June 26, 2023

In my office, I have two red chairs. As far as chairs go, they are rather ordinary things. They have cushions and armrests and four legs. One of them, however, is slowly decaying. One of the legs is beginning to wobble and crunch when pushed at just the right angle. Eventually this chair will have … More

When You Can’t Sleep

May 30, 2023

When was the last time you had a bad night’s sleep? What was it that made it so bad? Was it bad dreams? You wake up in a cold sweat. Images and sounds race in your mind, and then you sit up. You remind yourself that it was just a dream. But even with that, … More

Jesus’ Mighty Acts

May 15, 2023

If you want to learn about someone, you have to find out what they love to do. Perhaps they love to work with their hands: carpentry, baking, and landscaping are common options. Maybe they are an artist who loves to paint portraits or even cars. Maybe they simply love puzzles. Our actions are quite often … More

Planting Seeds, Not Weeds

May 13, 2023

Life in the garden. Have you ever noticed that the Bible is bookended with gardens? In Genesis 1, we find the creation of the world. God conquers the darkness and the void and births new life. He places in His beautiful garden trees, plants, animals, even people to enjoy this amazing space He has created. … More

How to Read the Psalms

May 8, 2023

How can we begin to consider the majesty and beauty contained in the Psalms? No book in human history has ever matched the emotional depth, wisdom, clarity, winsomeness and majesty as contained in these 150 psalms. The Book of Psalms is the original prayerbook, the original hymnal, and the original model for how we ought … More

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