Have Christians coddled one another to the point of eternal death? Have many gone to the grave destined to suffer eternal loss? And has the reason been, that no one confronted them in regard to the seriousness of rebellion? let every man do what he knows the Gospel demands. If our brother displays a weakness … Continue reading
Consider
If we refuse to put Jesus first, who then takes his place? The one who is first is the dictator of the will. The will is the engine of doing. And our doing is the indicator of who we are becoming. If we refuse to put Jesus first, then who leads our life? Let’s not … Continue reading
Holy Violence
The Gospel of Christ Jesus cannot be sweet, unless it has been allowed to be violent. The pride of man must be shattered. Humiliation of our wickedness must be endured. Our wickedness must be exposed. And Truth must be exalted. The Righteousness of God is firm and will cut through the things of men with … Continue reading
The Enduring Promise
Many times death comes unannounced. People fall in their tracks, as they work out the things of the day. Sometimes death comes in a protracted celebration. Some people suffer on their bed for moments, while others suffer on their bed for years. If I am blessed to spend my celebration on a deathbed, there will … Continue reading
Christianity Demands a Choosing
In everything our God told us, it is our joy to suffer for him. As he was cast out, so will his disciples be, simply because he spoke what is true. As we speak what is true, they will treat us like they treated him. Everything he taught (and by the Holy Spirit of God … Continue reading
The Dispassionate Objective of Death
I watch men live. What am I seeing as I watch us? I see men prosper in the way of man. They work to gather food, shelter, prosperity of social standing, and some semblance of “worth”. They create some form of religion for themselves, individually and corporate. But do I see them prosper against death? … Continue reading