A Narrow-Minded Pluralist Blitzes Tim Tebow
USA Today recently featured an article entitled, ‘And I’d Like to Thank God,’ by c…
Irish Calvinist
Riley Case: Approval of Amendment XIX a ‘positive development’ for evangelicals
As United Methodists await the official outcome of annual-conference voting on 32 proposed amendment…
Methodist Thinker
If God Left us to Ourselves
The sins of the ungodly are looking-glasses in which we may see our own hearts. Do we see a heino…
Reformation Theology
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A Lesson from Judge Joe Brown
“Your honor, I’m a Christian woman…” the case started out. Followed by “your honor, I listen to Christian music at night” and of course “your honor, I try to live a good Christian life.”
It was about the fourth time the woman emphasized her “incredible” Christian values when Judge Joe Brown had to put things into proportion, by pointing out that neither she or her husband followed the Bible, as they were both (actively) having sex– something Judge Joe Brown points out is forbidden by the Bible.
Amazingly, the woman’s claims of being a “good, faithful” Christian came to a screeching halt! On the flip side, the man (also claiming to be a Christian) said he would have divorced her (if they ever married) simply because she wouldn’t have been able to contribute as much financially to the hypothetical marriage.
Now, I could be wrong… but doesn’t the Bible say something about that too? Just the same, it’s good to know we have two “outstanding” Christians in the world today. And just think how many people today claim to be “good Christians” but fail to keep even the most basic of God’s commandments. How many people claim to love Christ, but fail to demonstrate that love in the most basic of ways.
After all, anyone can “claim to be a ‘good’ Christian,” and look upon themselves as a good person… but what happens to that claim when we compare it against God’s standards? And more importantly, are we trying to obey God, or are we just assuming the title without any dedication? Are we simply being Christians in the areas that it suits us, while ignoring the commandments that do not fit with the lifestyle we want?
Something to think about, because in the end we won’t be answering to Judge Joe Brown pointing out our flaws, but rather the greatest judge in all of creation, in fact the judge who created all of creation. What will His verdict on our life be?
New Commentaries & Reference Books
While I write many book reviews, the majority of these reviews cover titles that are written on a…
Tim Challies
The Lamb of God
Imagine with me. It is a hot dusty day in a hot dusty land. The wind rises, blowing hair into…
One Passion One Devotion
Jesus, One Way
John Lennon declared he was bigger than him. The Titanic Director James Cameron thinks he’s fo…
One Passion One Devotion
Come
“Come To God often just to sit in His presence and renew yourself. Nothing is as important as …
One Passion One Devotion
Got Questions? - The Book
Got Questions? - The Book is now available! A compilation of 428 important questions answered in 720 pages by one of the most respected Christian Q&A sites on the web.
** Editor Recommended **
Park Street Church in Boston
Last weekend I had the privilege of preaching at Park Street Church in downtown Boston. Park St. is …
Mark Roberts
Teachers, Watchmen, Gatekeepers
Earlier this year I was asked to prepare a talk on families and technology. I was to speak to a g…
Tim Challies
Jesus said…
Buddha never claimed to be God. Moses never claimed to be Jehovah. Mohammed never claimed to be All…
One Passion One Devotion
Talking About Jesus
tonight at our housegroup we’re talking about Jesus.
i’m excited.
Jesus. my Saviour….
One Passion One Devotion
Is Dissillusionment With the Church Really a Gospel Problem?
I am having a hard time putting this book down. In fact morning guy was angry at evening guy today…
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