The Evil Of Envy

by on March 14, 2026

There are a number of grievous sins which will swiftly disqualify a minister from church leadership. Envy is not often considered one of them. But Paul lists jealousy right alongside drunkenness and sexual immorality as a mark of walking in darkness (Romans . . . Continue reading →

Erick Erickson Versus The Theobros

by on March 12, 2026

Yesterday, my family went to church. It was the end of our church’s annual Missions Conference. The guest pastor had led the conference. He had come over from Leeds in the United Kingdom. His sermon, and the whole conference, focused on the . . . Continue reading →

Against the Theology of Glory (Part 2)

by on March 11, 2026

Nowhere in the Gospels, perhaps nowhere in the New Testament, is the union between Christ and believers and its implications taught more clearly than in John 15:1–17. Jesus outlines the truth that he is the vine and those who are united to Him by the Holy Spirit in true faith bear fruit. Jesus says he will consummate this union by laying down his own life for his friends, those whom he has chosen. Continue reading →

What Not To Do When Visiting The Dying

by on March 9, 2026
Escondido At Dusk

In the video he tells the story of how he visited John MacArthur as he, MacArthur, was dying. He recounts how he began by doing something “that men do not often do to men like him but should do all the time. I walked in and I said ‘Dr. MacArthur, is it well with your soul? Are you reading the Word, talk to me about your prayer life. How is your communion with Christ?’” Continue reading →

Dame Fortune Is A Pagan Myth

by on March 9, 2026

Dame Fortune is a pagan myth. Random chance is a pagan myth. Things do not just happen, even if it might seem that way to us. Getting to grips with the doctrine of providence is central to our piety. Ursinus reminds us, . . . Continue reading →