The Tragedy of the Ages

The Tragedy of the Ages

I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit— that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. Romans 9:1 Since arriving in Israel two days ago, I began to experience what the apostle Paul speaks of in...
Has God’s Word Failed Regarding Israel?

Has God’s Word Failed Regarding Israel?

In the 1980’s, while pastoring a small church in Florence, Alabama, I was invited to hear Benjamin Netanyahu lecture at a college near my home. He is currently Prime Minister of Israel but at the time was Israeli ambassador to the United Nations. I went and listened...
My Friend Kevin

My Friend Kevin

I preached the memorial service for a dear friend this weekend. His name was Kevin, and our local church family has suffered a great loss with his passing. I was personally close to him and I miss him already. At his service, everyone who spoke basically said the same...
Sola Gratia (Grace Alone)

Sola Gratia (Grace Alone)

The Reformers also taught and proclaimed that salvation was by grace alone. Why is this sola so important? There are several reasons, but the main one is that it distinguishes the Gospel from every other religion on the face of the earth. For the Gospel is the great...
Why Do I Need the Church?

Why Do I Need the Church?

“And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 The results are in and there...