Why the Doctrine of the Trinity is Important
Why should we devote the time and effort needed to think carefully about the triune nature of God? Bruce A. Ware offers these ten reasons: 1. The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most important distinguishing doctrines of the Christian faith and therefore is deserving of our careful study, passionate embrace, and thoughtful application. 2. The doctrine of the Trinity is both central … Continue reading Why the Doctrine of the Trinity is Important
The Destructiveness of Sin
Do you remember the Old Testament story of Amnon and Tamar? I figured. It is one of those often overlooked Bible stories even though it is intensely practical. Rather than summarizing the story for you, I thought I would give you the text from 2 Samuel 13:1-15: Now Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s … Continue reading The Destructiveness of Sin
The Relationship Between Sex and Knowing Christ
“Sexuality is designed by God as a way to know God in Christ more fully. Knowing God in Christ more fully is designed as a way of guarding and guiding our sexuality.” So argues John Piper in his book “Sex and the Supremacy of Christ.” In order to help the reader better understand what he means, he restates these two points negatively. “All misuses of … Continue reading The Relationship Between Sex and Knowing Christ
Shepherd the Flock 