One of the problems the church has faced since it first appeared on the scene in Israel is the place and purpose of baptism. And, since the days of Corinth, one of the primary reasons for the confusion is that we always start our conversations about baptism with a conversation … [Read more...] about To You and Your Children
Children
#10 Jesus and Discipline
Most people agree that discipline is necessary for the life of a child. But not all agree on what constitutes discipline and not all agree on its ultimate purpose. Even in scripture, we are given some notable examples of discipline gone wrong and sometimes absent altogether (1 … [Read more...] about #10 Jesus and Discipline
#8 Jesus and Education
Jesus was taught by His Father, "I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just what the Father taught Me" (John 8:28), and promised that our heavenly Father would teach us too, "As it is written in the Prophets, “And they will all be taught by God."" (John 6:45). But the … [Read more...] about #8 Jesus and Education
Escape to the Creche
We were created to move forward. To move toward maturity. This is obvious in biology and should be obvious when it comes to our emotional and mental faculties. It's also the obvious goal of the gospel. We were made to grow up and in understanding, we are to be men (1 Corinthians … [Read more...] about Escape to the Creche
Jesus, Who’s Out, Who’s In
Sinners have obstacles to God. They have nothing to commend themselves to God. But in the gospel, men like the rich young ruler and the Pharisee who have it all, have it worse, for they have no room for God. In Luke 18 we learn that it's the weak in society who are being … [Read more...] about Jesus, Who’s Out, Who’s In