He Loves Me

God knows me so well. I stand unclothed before an omnipresent and omniscient God. There is no place for me to hide. God is intimately acquainted with me, my thoughts, my words, and my works. God is so displeased with who I am and what I have done. According to his evaluation, I am so unrighteous, so unholy, … More He Loves Me

Faith and Faithfulness

Saving faith leads to sanctified faithfulness, and this is the patten of all who are members of the household of faith. These two aspects — saving faith and sanctified faithfulness — ought not be combined as many do in certain religious communities. One is not gradually converted by faithfulness. The declaration of righteousness given by God is not slowly infused. … More Faith and Faithfulness

Let’s Burn Something

Paul is in Ephesus, and the Holy Spirit is mightily working through him. Upon entering the city, Paul comes across a group of seekers who know little about Jesus but much more about John the Baptist. Paul teaches them and ministers to them; ultimately he baptizes them in the name of Jesus Christ. Then it happens, upon receiving … More Let’s Burn Something