I recently wrote an article that noted how doctrine is the lifeblood of the Christian life. In that article, I defined doctrine using the Greek word “didaskolos” which means “teaching.” Furthermore, I explained that “doctrine explains the ‘who’ and ‘what’ of Christianity.” Doctrine: The fuel for discipleship Now, since doctrine provides the lifeblood of the […]
Biblical Doctrine: The Lifeblood of the Christian life
One of the greatest concerns that I have about modern evangelicalism is a tendency to be theological without being explicitly grounded in sound biblical doctrine. The word “doctrine” comes from the Greek word “”didaskolos” and means “teaching.” Doctrine helps Christians know who God is, what He has done, what the Trinity is, the deity of […]
Be Spent for the Gospel
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 With these words the great Apostle Paul gives his last instructions to his beloved disciple Timothy. Paul had experienced an immense amount of persecution (2 Corinthians 11:23-27). In 2 Timothy 4:7, Paul summarizes his life as […]
Growing Together Towards Love and Good Deeds
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 In Hebrews 10:19-25, the author makes a transition from great doctrinal teaching […]
What does it mean to “one another” in the New Testament?
God created us to be in relationship with Himself and with others. In eternity there will only be two things other than God: His Word and His children. If this is the case, it should challenge us to seek more God-honoring relationships now. There are over 50 references in the New Testament about how we […]
5 Reasons We Should Gather in Local Churches
The belief that professing Christians should gather together as members of a local church is waning in many sectors of Christianity today. Some feel that faith should not be “institutionalized” and should be a private matter between individuals, not something to be experienced in community. Here are five reasons why I feel Christians should be […]
God Uses Ordinary People in Extraordinary Ways
God uses ordinary people in exordinary ways for His glory. At first it may seem that that statement isn’t quite right and you may not believe it. After all aren’t only “super Christians” used by God?” You may be thinking, “I’m just a lay person what can God do with you?” Rather than thinking in […]
Cultivate Holiness (part 7)
Believers are called to holy living. This is the clear teaching of the Bible. Throughout this blog series, we have considered the question: “How then does the believer cultivate holiness?” The first way is to know and love Scripture. Second, we should consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to Christ. Third, we should repent daily. Fourth, we also cultivate […]
Cultivating Holiness (part 6)
Believers are called to holy living. This is the clear teaching of the Bible. Throughout this blog series, we are considering the question: “How then does the believer cultivate holiness?” The first way is to know and love Scripture. Second, we should consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to Christ. Third, we should repent daily. Fourth, we also cultivate […]
Cultivating Holiness (part 5)
Believers are called to holy living. This is the clear teaching of the Bible. Throughout this next blog series, we want to consider the question: “How then does the believer cultivate holiness?” The first way is to know and love Scripture. Second, we should consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to Christ. Third, we should repent daily. Fourth, […]