“and thus I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else’s foundation, but as it is written, “Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand.”” -Romans 15:20–21 Here we get a glimpse […]
Christian Children Do Not Belong in Public Schools
I realize for some that might be a jolting statement but I believe it’s absolutely true in 99% of cases. And, frankly, I can’t even think of a scenario where the 1% case would be absolutely necessary. First, the modern public school system is secular. But that doesn’t mean it’s neutral. Education by definition presupposes […]
Fulfilled the Ministry
“In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God. For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to bring the Gentiles to obedience—by word and deed, by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God—so […]
Boasting in Christ
“In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God. For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to bring the Gentiles to obedience—by word and deed,” -Romans 15:17–18 Having just commended his office as “a minister of Christ Jesus to the […]
Able to Instruct One Another
“I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God to be a minister of Christ Jesus […]
The Difficult Task of Defining Christian Humanism
Defining Christian humanism is a potentially arduous task for at least three reasons. First, there is the misgivings of Christians and conservatives who, when first encountering the word humanist, tend to meet it with consternation and disapproval because it is associated with atheistic and materialistic views of the world and, just as often, a strong […]
The God of Hope
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” -Romans 15:13 Before turning his attention to speaking of his own ministry, Paul offers a final prayer on their behalf to the end that they will achieve […]
The Inclusion of the Gentiles
“And again it is said, “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.” And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him.” And again Isaiah says, “The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.”” -Romans 15:10–12 Adding to his […]
Christ, A Servant of Jew and Gentile
“For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.”” […]
Live in Harmony
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” -Romans 15:5–7 […]