Pastor’s Blog

I don’t get into online conversations with unbelievers very often because for some reason people online aren’t in a mood to listen. But recently I did have an exchange with a scoffing atheist — a gentleman who was sure there was no God and he had everything figured out. I like to press Materialists like this (people who believe the physical, measurable world is all there…

The word “Theology” makes some people’s eyes roll back in their head. But it used to be called “The Queen of the Sciences.” To actually construct statements of great truth by the careful study of God’s own revelation to mankind is a noble and high calling. And it is essential for the life of the church. Indeed, it is one of the great purposes for the church’s…

Traditionally, News Years is a time for resolutions — many of which aresoon forgotten or abandoned. I don’t make New Years’ resolutions forthat reason. But being resolved, in a meaningful way, to improveoneself, especially one’s walk with Christ, is a very good thing to doindeed. Our walk with Christ should involve decisions that will last,including things like…

As we continue to look at right worship, we remember that there is nothing more fitting and right than to give God the honor He is due. That is what worship is — rendering to the holy Creator and Sustainer of all things proper, heartfelt reverence as the Sovereign Lord of all He has made. The word “worship” in the Old Testament means to “bow down.” But true worship is a…

Worship has been a big topic among Evangelicals during the last year or so. It’s a good discussion to have because so many congregations seem to define worship as entertainment. This is not in any way, however, how the Bible views worship. So I have decided to do a series of brief reflections on worship. Worship is essential to the nature of all rational…

This is our fifth and final look at the basics of the Gospel. The reason for this review is simple: If you want share Jesus with someone, you need to get the Gospel right. Few conversations are perfect, and sometimes we can only get in a thought or two, but if you have the opportunity to share the Gospel, these five things should be included: 1. Jesus is the center of the…

This month we continue our look at the basic truths of the Gospel. What should people be told so that they understand the Gospel? We suggest five things everyone should hear who needs Jesus, and these same five things you should learn to make part of sharing the Gospel with people. So far, we have looked at three things: 1. Jesus is the center of the Gospel, just as He is…

This month we continue our series explaining the key elements of the Gospel message. So far, we have looked at: 1. Jesus is the center of the Gospel, just as He is the source and center of all things. 2. The holiness of God is essential in presenting the Gospel. Now we turn to the subject of human sinfulness. The Bible plainly says, “all have sinned and…

For our series on sharing the Gospel, we talked about the centrality of Jesus in the Gospel in the September issue. It’s all about Him. The church is not the good news, Jesus is the good news! People need Jesus.      In this issue we will look at another critical idea that must be included in a complete Gospel presentation: God is…

I promised last month we would start looking at the Gospel, the Good News to be shared with the world, so you would know what to tell people who don’t know the Lord. How do you share your faith so others understand the Gospel? There are several key aspects to the Gospel you don’t want to leave out: Jesus is the center of the Gospel just as He is the source and center of…