By Sometimes reading the Bible feels foreign to us simply because of the strange way in which it was written. It was written for a by-gone people, living in by-gone eras. But, with a simple reading tip, most of that can be overcome relatively easily. Bible publishers have practised this tip
The main themes of the Bible
In the preface to The MacArthur Study Bible, John MacArthur gives the following synopsis of the theme and purpose of the Scriptures: There is one God. The Bible has one Creator. It is one book. It has one plan of grace, recorded from initiation, through execution, to consummation. From predestination
Psalm 1—the key to doing well in this world
As a congregation, we have memorised Psalm 1 (or it is time for a bit of rehearsing before lockdown ends 😉 ). It is indeed a Psalm for the strange times we are being confronted with each day. How do we prosper when not engaged in our normal jobs? How
What every church MUST do
Kevin de Young said it well once when he affirmed, “There are many things a church can do, but there are only a few things a church must do” [paraphrased from memory] That is true. A church that does everything it can possibly do, but neglects to do the few
Bible reading that produces growth
Personal time in the Word of God is like breathing for the soul. It nourishes our souls, binds up our broken hearts, breaks our stubborn wills, and enlightens our minds (Psalm 19). But sometimes reading a passage of Scripture can feel like the most irrelevant part of one’s day. Worldly