A Puritan’s Guide to Keeping Yourself Kept
The book of Jude, as it nears its conclusion, includes a pair of apparently paradoxical statements. First, Jude encourages the Christians to whom he writes, “Keep yourselves in the love…
Read moreThe Real Question: Are You “in Christ”?
The seventeenth-century minister Thomas Jacomb once wrote of Romans 8, “From first to last, it is high gospel.”[1] Beginning with “no condemnation” and ending with the assurance that nothing…
Read moreWallpaper: Serious About Listening
“I want to make sure that we’re really serious about listening to the Word of God—not because of the person who is proclaiming it but because it is the Word…
Read moreThe Gospel in Ecclesiastes 12: Where We’re From, Who We Are, and Where We’re Going
By its very nature, life confronts us with the question of our meaning. We ask ourselves, as the famous piece by Gauguin puts it, “Where do we come from? Who…
Read moreWallpaper: Providence of God
“The providence of God is the foundation of all our security. It is this which gives to us comfort in the face of difficulty.” —Alistair Begg Click below to download…
Read moreEcclesiastes: Chasing the Wind
Trapped in a dark world without a clear view of God, the writer of Ecclesiastes went on a desperate search for meaning. He indulged in everything this life could offer—pleasure,…
Read moreReminders on Ministry from John the Baptist
For a short time in the first century—between the events of Matthew 4:11 and those of Matthew 4:12—Jesus and John the Baptist were both ministering, each in his own way.…
Read moreWallpaper: O Lord My Rock
“To you, O LORD, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me,lest, if you be silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit.Hear the voice of…
Read moreThe Distinguishing Feature of the Approved Workman
“What’s it like to work just one day a week?” While many pastors find themselves on the receiving end of such questions, the reality is that as Gospel workers, pastors…
Read more3 Ways to Keep Yourself in God’s Love
Having urged his readers to contend for the faith and learn from the past, Jude used the closing section of his letter to call them to remembrance, perseverance, and mercy.…
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