Control is important. Any complicated process must be controlled or it breaks down. Human biology provides many examples of control mechanisms which start, guide, and stop important physiologic functions. In essence, they say, “Do this, but not that.” For example, some blood clotting happens constantly in the body because our blood vessels leak. We don’t […]
John 6, and especially John 6:37, is considered by Calvinist scholars and Bible teachers to be among their most convincing texts. Calvinist author James White believes it to be the strongest Calvinist passage in the entire Bible. In his book, The Potter’s Freedom, he writes: John 6:37-45 is the clearest exposition of Calvinism in the […]
The apostle John uses the phrase “as He is” several times in his first letter to Christians. It describes an affinity or oneness which is true of the individual believer in his or her relationship with the Lord Jesus. He has in mind something more fundamental than a similarity between the Savior and the saved, […]
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Mt. 28:19). As my wife and I became teachers several years ago, we had to figure out what this verse looked like in our own lives. We knew we should […]
Perhaps we could continue with the subject discussed in brother Dunlap’s helpful article. As noted, John 6:37 should not be assumed to describe one group of people to whom both ideas apply. Is it not possible that “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me,” and “the one who comes to Me I […]
Could people look at us and think of God? That’s what it means to glorify Him. It is commonly stated that man’s chief end is to glorify God. What does that mean? How do we do it? Would we not want to seek in every way to give Him the most glory from our lives? […]
We were out in the bush of Northern Ontario, picking pine cones to be sold to the Ministry of Natural Resources, who would then grow seedlings for the next year of tree planting. It wasn’t particularly hard work, but it was hot work. The insects were buzzing around, and there was no shade. But worst […]
The iPad is ideally suited to the unique needs of preachers—especially itinerant preachers. Skeptical? Here are just a few of the reasons why I have found the iPad to be an ideal tool while preaching: • Portability: Small enough to take virtually anywhere • Multiple translations: Instant access to numerous translations • Virtual library: Access […]
God’s Awe-Inspiring Invitation To Fulfillment Since Adam’s fall (Gen. 3:8), mankind has instinctively hidden from its Creator. Religion, irreligion, philosophy, and science are all employed by people in futile attempts to guard against an intimate encounter with the living God. Despite this habitual human unbelief and evasion, the Lord repeatedly offers Himself to His creatures. […]