There is a very wonderful verse in the book of Hebrews that I have been thinking about for years now. After the writer sets out the theology of Christ as … Read more→
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A Pastor’s Love for Christ
The following is an article I wrote for the May 2013 edition of Tabletalk Magazine. It is a memorial for a man who exemplified more than any I have ever met … Read more→
Why We Fear Grace
I love John Owen. I don’t know if there is a Puritan I would rather spend the rest of my life studying. I love his writings for their intellectual depth, … Read more→
Why Was Christ Veiled in the Law?
In his commentary on the book of Hebrews, John Owen makes an important observation about the Old Covenant Law and why God gave something that was so burdensome to Israel–something … Read more→
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Proud vs. Broken People
Most of the Christian books, sermons and theological material that my father gave me as a boy failed to catch my attention; but, for some reason, I’ve never forgotten Nancy … Read more→
The Covenant of Grace in Eternity and Time
With the release of Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum’s Kingdom Through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants several important questions about what historic Covenant Theology teaches have once again resurfacing in … Read more→
When God Swears to God
Many years ago I came across–what I continue to consider to this day to be–the most interesting tract I’ve seen. Taking first place in the evangelistic tract category is actually … Read more→
Taking Up the Hammer and the Nails (A Theology of Apostasy)
There is remarkably sobering picture in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress where Christian, as he makes his way toward the celestial city, comes to the house of a man named Interpreter. Now … Read more→
On Getting As Little Truth As Possible
For several years now I have tried to find a statement, made by J. Gresham Machen, that I read as a young Christian about the importance of growing deeply in … Read more→
Jesus’ Compassion for Sinners
As I work through an exposition of the letter to the Hebrews at New Covenant I’ve been struck afresh by the greatness of the compassion of Jesus, our great High Priest. So … Read more→
The Difference Between a Prophet and a Priest
In his outstanding article “The Priesthood of Christ in the Epistle of Hebrews,” Geerhardus Vos explained the chief difference between the office of prophet and priest–specifically as it relates to … Read more→
A Biblical Theology of Mountains
I’ve always loved spending time in the mountains. I’ve lived in the Blue Ridge mountains, hiked the Sangre de Christo mountains, travelled through the German Alps and skied the French … Read more→
The Holy Spirit Says…
In Hebrews 3:7, the writer introduces one of the many Old Testament citations found in this letter with the words, “As the Holy Spirit says…” In setting up Psalm 95:7-9 … Read more→
John Newton’s Olney Hymn of Gospel Types
If you’ve never read through the Olney Hymns you are missing out on a great blessing. Chances are good that you’ve sung one if you worship in a church that holds … Read more→