Revival Sometimes,The Gospel Always!

Revival Sometimes,The Gospel Always!

In many of the churches I visit, many leaders believe the only hope for the Church is for God to send a real revival. In many places, there is constant prayer for God to rend the heavens and come down as he has done of old. I sympathize with this desire. I believe...
Why We Need Both!

Why We Need Both!

We need both… Word and Power!   But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God” (Matthew 22:29). During Passion Week, several enemies confronted Jesus, most of who attempted to catch him in something he said...
Is the Reformation Over?

Is the Reformation Over?

A good friend called me yesterday to remind me this year marks the 500th year birthday of the Protestant Reformation. Though already aware, when he said it I realized I had not reflected on that fact over the course of this year. Later that day, I listened to some...
Take The Test

Take The Test

These are strange words to most Christians today. Paul is admonishing the Corinthian church to “examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.” The idea among most Christians today that they ought to personally examine their lives to test...
Did I Strike A Chord Or Nerve?

Did I Strike A Chord Or Nerve?

Last Thursday’s blog, The Great Deception, received the greatest response of any blog I’ve posted so far. Thank you to all who took the time to read the blog and comment on it. I am humbled and deeply grateful. Simply put, I intended to highlight the statement from...
The Great Deception

The Great Deception

“Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 There is a great deception in the land today. It is the notion that men and women, upon death or at the Lord’s Coming, can glance upon the Holy One, having...