December 2020 – Page 2 – Theology & Life

Jesus Didn’t Merely Die

Jesus looked at us–those who hated Him, spat on Him, had apathy for Him, and even killed Him–and said, “I’m going to do this for you.” What love!

The Doctrine That Must Not be Named

In the Harry Potter series, there is the running rule that characters should not call – (clears throat) – Voldemort by name. Say Tom Riddle. Say “He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.” Just don’t say…Voldemort. It’s so dark, so twisted – so evil – that to even mention his name causes them to look over their shoulders. You just don’tContinue reading “The Doctrine That Must Not be Named”

Yes, There is Only One Way to Heaven (No, That’s not Unfair)

One of the most despised doctrines of the Christian faith is the doctrine of the exclusivity of Jesus Christ. Western culture hates it. Even some within the church shy away from it because they don’t want to offend or cause conflict. It’s not popular. However, the lack of popularity doesn’t mean we should back downContinue reading “Yes, There is Only One Way to Heaven (No, That’s not Unfair)”

Reformed Theology is Beautiful; Reformed Culture is Not

Humans have the uncanny ability to turn good things—even beautiful things—into bad things. From food to money, sex to entertainment, our hearts are idol factories, as John Calvin once scathingly put it. The Bible doesn’t make the picture any brighter, either. We also have the capability of ruining even the most beautiful, God-exalting theology. ForContinue reading “Reformed Theology is Beautiful; Reformed Culture is Not”

Giving to Theology & Life

Hello, everybody! I have a short yet important post to make. Over the past couple of months I have done two things. One, I have dedicated myself to getting my book done and finished everything so I can get it published sometime in 2021. Day by day I get more excited what the Lord willContinue reading “Giving to Theology & Life”

Book Review: Gentle and Lowly

There are only a few books that have made a considerable impact on me. In fact, there is only one book that has been, by far, the best book I’ve ever read. That book was Knowing God by JI Packer. However, things have changed. Another book has dethroned Packer’s timeless piece of work for me.Continue reading “Book Review: Gentle and Lowly”

5 Notable Articles of the Week

Four Weeks Later: Family Update “I feel the need to say that in all the pain and through all the tears, none of us have wavered in our conviction that God is good and that God expresses his goodness through his sovereignty. Nick’s death was not a mistake and was not meaningless, even if weContinue reading “5 Notable Articles of the Week”

Why Christians Take the Gospel So Seriously

“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heavenContinue reading “Why Christians Take the Gospel So Seriously”