Are we “Saints” or “Aints?”

Saints or Aints In some churches in the southern United States, one might hear older congregants talk of the saints and the aints. In using this language, they are drawing a distinction between those who outwardly walk in holiness and those who seem to have little regard for the Lord’s standards. In their eyes, saints are those who have daily devotions, attend … More Are we “Saints” or “Aints?”

What is the Gospel?

Law or Gospel — Which comes first? Sometimes in life, the question is posed to us, “Which do you want first — the bad news or the good news?” In response to this question, some choose to hear the good news first. It appears they desire to be thoroughly overwhelmed with the positive before getting their dose … More What is the Gospel?

I’m OK, you’re OK, only because He’s OK

There are some people who could not care what others think. I want us to become one of them. Listening to the Gospel, I want us to totally ignore what our wicked flesh says, what our culture says, what our friends often say, what the Law always says, and that which Satan screams in your ear. Because we are clothed in … More I’m OK, you’re OK, only because He’s OK