One of the most challenging aspects of the Gospel is the amazing grace of God that declares Believers as perfect in Christ. It is hard to grasp because we know we’re still sinners. How can we be both sinners and sinless at the same time and, if true, how can we live in that reality?…
Tag: holiness
Intentional Purity
It doesn’t happen by accident.
A Morning Meditation
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 This is an amazing passage, especially in light of the fact that Paul has just concluded chapter 7 by talking of the war that wages within us; of the struggle, as Christ-followers, to do what we want to do, all…
When It’s Good to be in a Gang
Paul tells Timothy that if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, “he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:20-21) This is a concept I’ve been dealing with a lot lately in messages at The Gathering,…
One of the Fruits of Being Justified By Faith
A favorite section from R.C. Sproul’s classic, The Holiness of God: When our holy war with God ceases; when we, like Luther, walk through the doors of paradise, when we are justified by faith, the war ends forever. With the cleansing from sin and the declaration of divine forgiveness we enter into an eternal peace…
Sermon Video: The Calamity of Sowing the Wind
I’m always a little taken aback when I stop long enough to think of how easy it is to engage in trivial pursuits in life. Hosea calls it “sowing the wind.” Do you ever find yourself engaged in trivial pursuits? Trying to attain things that ultimately don’t matter and can’t bring lasting satisfaction Does your…
Monday Morning Rewind: A Passion for ‘The House’
The following is from my message yesterday at The Gathering. You can watch video on Demand here. What is your attitude towards “the House”? I’m talking about the Church. Not the building…the people; the Body for which Christ died? Over the years, the church has been largely defined by individuals or groups who have led…
Who’s to Blame?
Ever wonder who’s to blame for all the junk in your life? When you sin, did the Devil make you do it? When you stumble, is it because your parents didn’t teach you well enough? Are you overweight because McDonald’s serves those dog-gone fries? We’re great at assigning blame. That’s nothing new, of course. Remember…
The Fight for Purity
Purity is something that we battle for all of our lives. If we’re not battling for it, we’ve already given up on the idea. For a Christ-follower, purity is not an option, it is a command; an expectation; a requirement. Purity goes hand-in-hand with holiness, which we…
Something’s Stirring at The Gathering
I’m not exactly sure what it is yet, but I get a strong sense that God is beginning to move within The Gathering, which could result in a revival, an awakening, and a growth spirt like we’ve never experienced before.
