“Hello, my name is Joseph Franks, and I am an atheist.” In Psalm 53, David addresses the sinful dysfunction of being an atheist. It is my contention that atheism is a sin which consumes the unbeliever. It is also my contention that atheism is a sin which continually plagues true believers of the Lord Jesus Christ. However, before … More Atheists Anonymous
In Galilee, Jesus Christ approached fishermen and turned them into fishers of men. In Samaria, the Savior met an evil woman and turned her into a city evangelist. Throughout his ministry, hedonists were turned into heralds, tax collectors were transformed into teachers, and Pharisees became preachers of the Gospel. He taught his disciples to pray … More Holy Boasting
This morning, in my personal devotions, I became reacquainted with a very odd passage of Scripture. In Leviticus 21, God presents himself as the Sovereign One who is not so concerned with equal rights. According to modern thinking, God seems to be so crass and out of vogue. He is not culturally sensitive or politically correct. He discriminates. Hear Moses’ words: Leviticus 21:16–24 … More Defective, Yet Delightful
Unfathomable Grace 