In a sermon titled “Justification“, Colin S. Smith shared the following helpful illustration on the meaning of propitiation from Romans 3:25. A propitiation is a gift or payment offered to placate the anger of an offended person. The best way to explain is through an illustration, so let me introduce you to two characters, Neil […]
Bible & Theology
3 Questions D.A. Carson Asks Potential Apostates
What follows is from D.A. Carson’s third lecture on Hebrews by D.A. Carson at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, specifically speaking on Hebrews 3:14, which reads, “For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.” Emphasis below is mine. Those of us who have had the […]
The Fear of God: Definition, Bible Verses, Quotes & Songs
What does the Bible say about the fear of God? Plenty. Before we get to a sampling of the top Bible verses on the topic, here’s a definition of the fear of God by John Murray, as quoted by Jerry Bridges in The Joy of Fearing God: “The fear of God in which godliness consists […]
Paul Washer’s Surprising Counsel to a Man Lacking Assurance
A recent episode of Wretched Radio (12/28/2018) shared an anecdote told by Paul Washer on an evangelist’s encounter with a young man who struggled with assurance. Imagine a young man who gives sound evidence of conversion but battles with assurance to the point of despair. Even after frequent and prolonged counseling with several pastors, he […]
Why are some non-believers nicer than believers?
Ray Galea addresses this in his excellent exposition of Romans 8 From Here to Eternity: Assurance in the Face of Sin and Suffering. The book tackles key issues of the Christian life (Christian identity, flesh vs. Spirit, adoption, suffering, eternal security, and more) with freshness, wit, and wisdom. I give it my highest recommendation. Read Galea’s […]
