It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. (Psalm 118:8) The importance of faith in our sanctification is hard to overstate, if for no other reason than the fact that not only is unbelief
A Christian Perspective on Suffering
Happiness is what many seek in this life. Blessings, especially temporal and material ones, are considered by most people as signs of a successful and accomplished life. Suffering and all kinds of misfortunes are thought to be a curse, symptoms
A Judgment According to Works
“Your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly” (Matthew 6:4, 6, 18) The Sermon on the Mount is perhaps the most iconic of our Lord’s many recorded discourses with his disciples. It includes many iconic statements, like “Do
Portrait of a Mature Believer
Maturity in the Christian faith does not necessarily mean more knowledge, although mature Christians have learned a lot from their studies of the Scriptures and from other mature Christians. They are able to engage in healthy discussions and have healthy
Good Works are Absolutely Necessary for Salvation
…if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. (Gal. 3:21) If you don’t agree with the statement made in the title, it is likely you have misunderstood the relationship between
The Gospel As the Cure to My Idolatrous Heart
As a Christian I bear the name of Christ. I was baptized in the name of the Christian God – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In my baptism God has put His mark upon me, owning me
Christian Contentment
Unbelievers are, by nature, preoccupied with these three things: possessions, position, and power (Matt. 6:32; Luke 12:30). That’s why the so called “Health and Wealth Gospel” is so attractive to many, especially to unbelievers and false believers, simply because it
Our Children Are Not Our Own
One of the privileges of parenting as Christians is to bring up God’s children – yes, our children are really His – according to His word and in His stead. One parental responsibility that accompanies this great privilege is the
Strive to enter in at the strait gate
“Strive to enter in at the strait gate..” Luke 13:24 “When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, ‘Repent’ (Matthew 4:17), he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” Luther, 95 Theses, 1st point For
The Christian’s Battle Against Remaining Sin
Sin darkens our mind. It blurs our perception. It deceives us. It blinds us from knowing the truth – truth about ourselves and about God. Because of it we cannot see things objectively on our own. For example, when we