A reflection on the growing tendency to frame Christian holiness primarily in terms of loving God, while neglecting the Bible's equally persistent call to actively resist, put off, and put to death sin. The gospel is about reconciliation with God and transformation through the Spirit—but love does not eliminate the ongoing war with the flesh. Following Jesus means embracing the cross, denying ourselves, and actively putting sin to death.
The Sin of Sodom
Ezekiel 16:49 exposes the moral danger of abundance without love. Sodom’s sin was not simply that she possessed wealth and comfort, but that she enjoyed abundance while refusing to support the poor and needy. This post explores how Scripture connects material blessing with moral responsibility, showing that wealth carries both personal and communal obligations toward those who are vulnerable.
Proper Identification: Why Bearing God’s Image Grounds Human Worth
What grounds human dignity: usefulness, relationship, or something built into us at creation? Post 3 traces Genesis 1 through Forlines and Calvin.
The Rock Whose Way Is Perfect: God as the Source of All Moral Truth
Is something good because God says so, or does God say so because it's good? Post 1 traces that ancient question into Scripture's answer.
Can Politics Disqualify Christian Faith? A Threefold Test
Can a Christian's political stances ever disqualify their Christian profession? In this post we're going to apply a threefold test to help determine if something is "Christian" or not.
Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness Neglected: Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear
We’re proud of our traditions, our tithes, and our missions—but Jesus warns that if we neglect justice, mercy, and faithfulness, we’ve missed the weightier matters of the law. In a world where theology can become an excuse for cold religion, we must recover God’s heart. He isn’t impressed with our outward piety if it comes at the expense of love.
Mercy Neglected: The Words of Jesus That We Still Don’t Hear
Many Christians admire boldness more than mercy. But Jesus says the merciful—not just the correct—are the blessed ones. In an age of outrage and theological pride, mercy isn’t optional. It’s the mark of those who’ve received God’s heart. We must return to Jesus’ vision: truth expressed through compassion and grace.
War & Politics: Conquer Evil with Good
Jesus' teachings show us how to overcome evil with good, calling us to reject evil while holding fast to love and righteousness. Come learn how to conquer evil with good in this world!
Gender Ideology and the Christian
Struggling with how to respond to the rising gender ideology without compromising your faith? This post explores biblical principles on honoring others while standing firm in truth, offering practical insights on how to navigate these cultural challenges with love, courage, and spiritual discernment. Join the conversation and share your thoughts!
America’s War-Cult
Unmasking the war-cult: How should Christians confront state-driven wars, soldier veneration, and the devaluation of human life through a biblical lens?
