Martin Luther once pointed out that the difference between the Devil and God was the point at which they frightened you. God frightens us in order to bring us to our senses, the Devil frightens us, having first numbed them. God affrights us upon our first encounter with … [Read more...] about The Right Kind of Fright
Living as Free Men
Because we believe in a sovereign God who rules the whole world, right down to the death of sparrows, the naming of stars and the number of hairs on your head, we also believe in the doctrine of inerrancy. This means that we believe that the word of God is error free. This does … [Read more...] about Living as Free Men
Open the Heavens
Like the Wizard of Oz, the gods of this world want you to be dazzled from a distance while they remain hidden behind a curtain. But the God who made Heaven and Earth wants you to share in His glory and the abundance and so He entered into this world. He entered into this world in … [Read more...] about Open the Heavens
Little Romans
King Solomon once said, "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." ( Proverbs 22:6). In other words, if we send our kids off to Caesar for an education we should not be surprised if they come home as little Romans. Jesus echoed … [Read more...] about Little Romans
#24 Redemption & Restoration – OT Survey
In Daniel 9, Daniel sits down with the book of Jeremiah and works out the number of years Israel should expect to be in captivity. Israel will need to hold on for 70 years. Deliverance is not going to come quickly and therefore patient obedience and faithfulness over the long … [Read more...] about #24 Redemption & Restoration – OT Survey