When I was a teenager, I was involved in a band with some church friends. There were four of us in the band and I played the keyboard. One day, I got in an argument with the guitarist. It was an argument that Christian musicians have been having for … [Read more]
How to Have a Perfectly Good Conscience
Many people struggle with guilt on a daily basis. They feel guilty for not spending more time with their kids and for not calling their parents. They feel guilty for working too hard, not working hard enough, and not working at all. They … [Read more]
What Is Man?
In Psalm 8, David asks a question of God. He asks, “What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?” What an important question for us to ask. When we think about God in all his majesty and … [Read more]
Do Christians have a Sinful Nature?
Ever heard the one about how you have two natures wrestling inside you and the one that dominates is the one you feed the most? It’s not true. Christian, you do not have a sinful nature. One with the Lord, you have a new heart and a new mind … [Read more]
What is the True Significance of the Virgin Birth?
One of the central tenets of the Christian faith is the miracle of the virgin birth. Jesus had no earthly father but was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born from the Virgin Mary (Matt. 1:23, Luke 1:30–35). What is the significance of the virgin … [Read more]
The Gospel in Ten Words – Tenth Anniversary
Ten years ago this week, my book The Gospel in Ten Words was released. To mark the anniversary, I thought I’d answer a few questions nobody ever asked, such as… Why did you write The Gospel in Ten Words? I blame readers. When I began writing … [Read more]
Blessed With Heaven’s Best!
In almost every account of God’s interaction with His people, we find Him promising to give them “the best of the best.” This has always been His intention. “And I thought how wonderful it would be for you to be here among my children. I planned to … [Read more]
Is a Silent Wife a Gift from the Lord?
Recently in New Zealand, there was a job advertisement calling for a couple to manage a holiday camp. According to the ad, the ideal wife would have knowledge of Microsoft Office, know how to work the telephone, and be “of a quiet … [Read more]
How to Get Paul’s New Book Before It Goes on Sale
“You’re being selective with scripture.” Ever heard that one? Tell people about the unconditional love of God and you’ll hear things like: “You’re cherry-picking verses. You’re forgetting (insert tough scripture here).” There is a perception … [Read more]
Judged for Our Work and Living in Fear
A reader asked me how to read the following verse through a new covenant lens: If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth. (1 Peter … [Read more]
New Testament Scriptures Used to Support Original Sin
Augustine’s doctrine of original sin says you were born bad to the bone and hostile to God. You inherited Adam’s rebellious and sinful nature and your kids are going to hell. Contrary to what you may have heard, original sin is not Biblical. This … [Read more]
Old Testament Scriptures Used to Support Original Sin
Since publishing my article refuting the doctrine of original sin, several readers have asked “What about this scripture?” Some people seem to think Augustine’s doctrine of original sin is biblical. It isn’t. Original sin is an old Jewish teaching … [Read more]
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