Jesus Christ is the exalted Son of God who humbles himself. Interestingly, all around Jesus are humiliated sons of man who seek to exalt themselves. Our Great Teacher has little fondness for those who are great in their own eyes. Towards such he offers tough words of rebuke and condemnation. Instead of being arrogant self-righteous … More Proper Self-Assessment
This week, I happened upon a letter written from a church father to his dear children in the faith. In this letter, this very wise and seasoned minister wished for his congregants to rehearse and rejoice in all that God had done, was doing, and would do for them. When I read this letter years … More The Letter
In 1739, Charles Wesley penned the lyrics to “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing.” The fourth verse is especially encouraging. Let’s spend a few minutes reminding ourselves of the Gospel as presented by one of our church fathers. His blood can make the foulest clean; his blood availed for me. What do we learn in the Bible? … More Loathing Self, Looking to Jesus, Laughing at the Devil
Unfathomable Grace 