Understanding the Ministry of the Holy Spirit

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

Not Ashamed – An Exposition of Romans 1:16-17

One of the most universal experiences of humanity is shame and embarrassment. None of us enjoy feeling shame, so we try to avoid it, but we never fully escape shame. In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve thought they could avoid the shame of their sin by covering themselves and hiding from God. They failed. It was only when God himself clothed them with animal skins … Continue reading Not Ashamed – An Exposition of Romans 1:16-17

The Coming Prince of Peace

“I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old, familiar carols play, And mild and sweet The words repeat Of Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” The opening stanza from this famous poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow strike a cord in us because there is a universal longing for peace on earth. We feel the world’s brokenness. Look at the wars, the corruption, and the … Continue reading The Coming Prince of Peace