Sanctification

Introduction For most of us, we delight in getting ready for certain days. There is something deeply gratifying about the ritual-like activity required in preparation for a vacation or…

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18 Be Filled With The Spirit What does it mean for…

Introduction The great nineteenth century English Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon (1834-92) was famous for his witty aphorisms, many of which were woven into the warp and woof of his…

Question: Dear Pastor, Is it Legalistic to Promote the Sabbath? The short answer is very simple: No, not at all. Quite the opposite, in fact. But, I suspect you’d…

Introduction Spiritual sadness loomed over every aspect of Bobby’s life. As a Freshman in college, he hadn’t yet experienced a season like this since he had become a Christian.…

Introduction Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said, “Why believe the devil instead of believing God? Rise up and realize the truth about yourself, that all the past is gone, and you…

Introduction What do you believe will happen to you after you die? The atheist believes in annihilation after death. Buddhists and Hindus say the soul of the dead is…

The Fight of Faith  Once a month on a Friday night, we have a men’s gathering at my house. About a dozen or more guys get together for fellowship…

Introduction My coaches used to tell me that you’re always supposed to sit toward the front of class. I haven’t always followed that rule but I’m sure glad I…

At the surface, the Sixth Commandment seems straightforward: “You shall not murder” (Ex. 20:13; Deut. 5:17). But as we explore both the biblical context and how this command is…