In “Are You a ‘Yeah, But . . .’ Christian,” Tim Challies notes that many professing Christians immediately look for exceptions to the Bible’s clear instructions rather than simply obey them in faith. If we truly trust our Savior, why are we always looking to get out of what He …
In his recent post, “Stop Calling Faithfulness a Sacrifice,” Stephen Kneale offers a counter-argument to a common attitude toward living the Christian life. Jesus tells His disciples in Luke 17:10 that, having obeyed God’s commands, we are still “unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.” As …
This essay, “Christian Obedience,” was first published as a CGG Weekly essay on June 20, 2014. “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” —John 14:15 It is commonly thought—if not commonly taught—that obedience plays little part in New Testament Christianity. People are urged, “Believe in Jesus Christ, and you will …
CGG Weekly published this essay, “Bucking Tradition,” on April 14, 2006. “He who is of God hears God’s words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God.” —John 8:47 For most people, it is a difficult undertaking to buck tradition. There is perhaps no clearer illustration of …
This essay, “‘We Live to the Lord,’” came into the world on February 17, 2006, in CGG Weekly. “For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.” —Romans 14:8 How many …
I wrote this essay, “Man’s Natural Spirituality,” for the November 11, 2005, issue of CGG Weekly. “But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.” —Job 32:8 It is not uncommon to hear of hardened soldiers—trained to fight, kill, destroy, cuss, and drink—throwing …
CGG Weekly published this essay, originally titled “Is British-Israelism Racist?” on February 4, 2005. “‘You are My witnesses,’ says the LORD, ‘and My servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He.’” —Isaiah 43:10 A fairly common accusation leveled at believers …
This essay, originally “The Honor Due to Parents,” appeared in the CGG Weekly on June 25, 2021. “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.” —Exodus 20:12 Honor is a word that often fails to receive its …
