Jesus. There’s just something about that name.* On one hand he is one of the most well known figures in all of human history. On the other hand he is one of the most controversial figures in human history. Yet he is also one of the most misunderstood figures to ever walk the earth. For … Continue reading Confronting The Real Jesus
Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. – Psalm 24:7, ESV If you have ever visited Washington D.C. you will quickly realize that there are a lot of security measures all throughout the city. The reason is to protect the seat … Continue reading The King of Glory (Psalm 24)
We live in an unprecedented time in history. If you live in the majority of Western culture, especially in America, you live in a biblically rich culture. Please do not read into that previous statement that most people are dedicated followers of Jesus, data shows that is not the case. What I am saying, however, … Continue reading NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible
I must be honest, most Christian leadership books turn me off. They strike me as little more than worldly wisdom baptized in spiritual jargon. Manuals on how to do the Lord’s work in the world’s way. They turn the work of the Holy Spirit into a formula, as if we could reverse-engineer “successful” churches. In … Continue reading A Tale of Three Kings
The Christian life is a wonderful life and has many benefits. The most important of these benefits is being reconciled to God the Father through the finished work of Jesus Christ. Yet the Christian life can be difficult and arduous. For this reason it is crucial that we fellowship with other believers for worship, discipleship, … Continue reading Church Questions Series from 9Marks (Updated)
———— A few weeks ago, RFTG published a review of Pastor Andrew Hébert’s new book Shepherding Like Jesus (B&H, 2022). In the time since the review was published, RFTG Editor Zach Kendrick was given the opportunity to ask Andrew a few questions about the book, life, and his ministry. What follows are the author’s responses … Continue reading An Interview with Andrew Hébert
The Christian life is hard. It is a difficult, winding narrow path, and few are able to find it. Jesus himself reminded us of that fact (see Matthew 7:13-14). Yet the Christian life is worth it, because Jesus is worth it. This long and difficult path leads to eternal life. For those who travel this … Continue reading Letters From A Senior Saint To A Junior Saint
“The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want…You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” – Psalm 23:1 & 5, ESV Perhaps one of the most quoted passages of the Bible, Psalm 23 has brought comfort to countless people throughout the centuries. This psalm has been read at funerals, in … Continue reading The Provision of Our Shepherd King (Psalm 23)
Did you know that Jesus had female disciples? That would come as a surprise to most people, and many (if not most) Christians. This is likely because we tend to confuse the disciples with the Apostles. All twelve Apostles were men, but those twelve were not his only disciples. In Jesus Through the Eyes of … Continue reading Women Were Key Witnesses to Jesus’ Ministry
The question of the origin of man is common among many who are seeking to know God and is foundational to those who accept the Bible as God’s word. For Christians, developing a personal understanding of our creation is essential for sharing biblical truths with others who are seeking to know God. Therefore, answering the … Continue reading A Biblical Case Against Theistic Evolution
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.” – Psalm 19:1-2, ESV On December 25, 2021 NASA launched the new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a state of the art telescope with the capability of seeing farther … Continue reading Knowing About vs. Knowing God (Psalm 19)
History is a subject that I have always found interesting. In history we find accounts of the heroism and bravery of people not unlike ourselves, who accomplished great things. We can look back on the events of history and be inspired. We can also look back in history and see cautionary tales, ways we can … Continue reading How We Think About History Matters
