Don’t You Care About Pushing Me Away From Jesus?
When I say I want nothing to do with conceited, boastful, lovers of themselves who have a form of godliness but deny its power, some boastful, conceited, lover of self shows up and says, “People like you are the reason I am not a Christian anymore!” Then some people who identify as Christians burst into […]
Some Ain’t Gonna Make It
In the fantastical land of make-believe where wishful thinking is highly prized, sentiments like this are gleefully celebrated: “I’m not interested in competing with anyone. I hope we all make it.” Whether you are ‘interested’ in competing or not, you’re going to compete. Resources are not infinite. The loaf of bread in your kitchen is […]
Stupid Confidence
Sometimes I try to affirm pagans when they accidentally say something true. When I see a quote proclaiming, “The problem with the world is that intelligent people are full of doubts and the stupid ones are full of confidence,” I can whole heartedly agree. To show solidarity, I posted a scripture to express a similar […]
Sinners Stand And Be Counted!
Christians, you can sit this one out. Sinners! I want to get to know you a little better. Referring to yourself as ‘a sinner,’ is too vague and impersonal. I’d like to know what specific sins are part of your identity. Please let me know which of these labels you would prefer: -Sexually immoral -Idolater […]
It’s Not Just Semantics
I lost a few of you over the gun rail with my last blog entry so I’m going to swing the boat around and attempt to bring you back on board before hoisting sails and leaving you to toss around in the waves of changing doctrines. If someone asked for the time and I said, […]
Saints Ain’t Sinners
So you read Romans 7 where Paul said, “For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I […]
Wicked People Want Me To Be Nice
It makes me laugh when wicked people tell me to be nice but when they literally admit there are no consequences for being ‘not nice,’ it is hilarious! “John, my brother! These people are lost! Instead of mocking them, share the love of Christ! That’s what they need!” Of course you’re right. They need Christ. […]
Doctrine Against Doctrine
Many of the hippest, coolest, more-influential-than-me-people, are super-concerned that I’m making doctrine too big a deal. These hip, cool, influential folks are TEACHING me that relationships are more important than anything I’ve been TAUGHT. Zach wants me to KNOW that it is bad to emphasize KNOWING. My dogmas should never take priority over his dogma […]
I Begg To Differ
If you’re unaware of what has formally become known (by me) as “The Alistair Begg Tumult,” you can easily look it up via your favorite internet search tool. Lots of folks have written about it and I’m not planning to rehash the details. Instead, I want to humbly state for the record, “I told you […]
You Don’t Know Who You Are
People with titles, offices and college degrees tell you that your identity is up to you. Psychologists, psychiatrists, mystics, and witch doctors testify that you have the power to define yourself. Scientists, sorcerers, and snake oil salesmen confirm that you’re authorized to speak your authentic self into existence.
They’re wrong. Your identity is determined by your Creator….
