This past week my church looked at Ephesians 5:21-33, a controversial passage where God gives us a window into His good and perfect plan for marriage. It's unfortunate that I have to use the word 'controversial' in there, but the reality is that this passage – wielding provocative concepts like headship and submission – is… Continue reading God’s Controversial Gift for Husbands and Wives
Month: October 2013
Stepping Out in Faith – Former Catholics Tell Their Stories
In the last 6 months or so, with the election of Pope Francis, Catholicism has been on the radar perhaps a little more than usual. In these past months Francis has been the catalyst for a lot of good conversations about Christianity, Catholicism, and the like – I know it's helped me to think more… Continue reading Stepping Out in Faith – Former Catholics Tell Their Stories
Are you “filled with the Spirit”?
At my church we are continuing to move through our series in Ephesians, and this past Sunday I preached on Ephesians 5:8-21 (you can listen to it here). There's one particular phrase in this passage that's of particular interest for this post: be filled with the Spirit. Paul exhorts these new Christians to be filled with… Continue reading Are you “filled with the Spirit”?
“Preach the Gospel, Use Words If Necessary”
We've all seen this quote thrown around at some point or another, and perhaps you've even quoted it yourself: "Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words." – St. Francis of Assisi. Seems like a good quote – it sounds pretty spiritual, and you definitely get extra points for quoting an old monk.The… Continue reading “Preach the Gospel, Use Words If Necessary”
Sin and God’s Sovereignty
Most Christians are willing to say that God is sovereign – that He is in control of everything. But what about sin? Isn't sin a rebellion against God? If God is sovereign, why does sin run rampant, why do bad things happen, and why does suffering exist? If God is sovereign, why did He allow… Continue reading Sin and God’s Sovereignty