“You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God.” (Exodus 20:4-5) As a young Christian, I had a very basic understanding of the … Continue reading Words, Not Images: Why the 2nd Commandment Forbids Images of Christ
The Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, co-equal to the Father and the Son. The Spirit is sometimes referred to as the “forgotten member of the trinity” remaining content in the shadow of the other members. I am grateful there has been a renewed interest in pneumatology over the past 150 years. There are many misconceptions about the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit … Continue reading Understanding the Ministry of the Holy Spirit
Our world is full of traditions. Some are common, like celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, and others more personal or cultural. As Christians, we’re part of the family of God, and one of the most important traditions He gave us is the Lord’s Supper. This sacred meal must never become a mere ritual. To appreciate it rightly, we need to understand its meaning power, and the … Continue reading Given for You: The Wonder of the Lord’s Supper
Shepherd the Flock 