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How Gospel works in our Christian Maturity
Let us remember that grace is increased, in the exercise of it, not by virtue of the exercise itself, but as Christ by His Spirit flows into the soul and brings us nearer to himself, the fountain, so instilling such comfort that the heart is further enlarged. Richard Sibbes, “The Bruised Reed” (Carlisle, PA: Banner…
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Books you Might want to Buy this Week
1. The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness ‘What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?’ This is one of the questions the Apostle Paul addresses as he writes to the church in Corinth. He’s not after some superficial outward tinkering, but instead a deep–rooted, life–altering change that takes place on the inside. In an age…
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An Implied Gospel is GOSPEL FAIL
When we preach every week, we are given an opportunity to preach the gospel in every situation that our congregation is going through. The gospel is not some invitation for people to go to heaven with Jesus as their ticket. The gospel is a declaration of God’s love, grace, wrath, mercy and sovereignty. The gospel…
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The Dark Side of Veggie Tales
Phil Vischer, the creator of Veggie Tales, went bankrupt in 2003, sold the franchise, and turned to other ventures. In an interview with World Magazine, he says how he realized that the “Christian” message of those talking vegetables was not Christianity at all. I looked back at the previous 10 years and realized I had…
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History Makers
More and more am I convinced that God is cooking something of gigantic proportion in the Philippines. Just when we thought God was finished with our nation that His Spirit starts to awaken people and churches for His glory and purpose. For the past year, I have been hearing a lot of people talking about…