Responding to Christian persecution
The ever-present danger of Christian persecution helped to keep believers close to the Lord and one another, to keep their distance from worldly pleasures, and to weed out those who [...]
Proper Christian Conduct
If we do not discipline ourselves, God Himself will discipline us. One way or another, there will be discipline in our lives. Like an elite athlete who subjects his body to rigorous exercise [...]
Did God turn His face away?
Even when God was pouring out His wrath upon Jesus, He was fully pleased with His beloved Son while carrying out His plan. They both were intimately working together to [...]
The path of victory
Christ becomes the model for how believers are to endure suffering for righteousness’ sake. We are not only to respond to trials the way Christ did but also to anticipate great victories [...]
In the face of evil
Jesus did not come to negotiate or teach how to peacefully cope with evil. Remaining silent and inactive about evil is not biblical and it is a sin for which people will be held accountable [...]
When Love is Sinful
Love is not without boundaries; God has clearly defined its limits. Love is not always righteous, godly, or acceptable in God's sight. There are kinds of love that God hates [...]