Santa Claus is somewhat divine; at least this is how most present him to their children. He is adorable. Santa is worshiped by many around the globe who sing his songs, long to sit in his lap, pray for specific blessings, and leave cookies for when he comes to visit. He is omnipresent. Simultaneously he is found in shopping malls … More Is Santa Just?
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
The theme of Hebrews is the “Betterness of Jesus.” Yes, I made up that word, but it makes the point well. Jesus is better than any of the prophets. He is more excellent than Moses, Joshua, Samuel and Isaiah. He far surpasses Peter, Paul and the other Apostles. Jesus is better than any of the … More The “Betterness” of Jesus
Unfathomable Grace 