Predestination
Why Did Jesus Say “Don’t Cling to Me?”
Jesus’s words were a puzzle to me for a long time. Why would he push Mary away in her moment of joyful recognition? According to his own words, it seems he has some unfinished business: “I have not yet ascended to the Father” is how Jesus tells Mary—and us—that his ascension is absolutely necessary for his redeeming purposes to be brought to completion.
Is It Fair for God to Send People to Hell Who Never Hear the Gospel?
In the end, the fairness of God is not something we measure by our limited perspective. It is grounded in his character. And the same God who is perfectly just is also rich in mercy. That is why the gospel is such good news—and why it must be believed and shared.
Gospel Metaphors
How can we follow Jesus’ and Paul’s examples of “answering each person” with wisdom and grace? What might it look like to become more fluent in speaking the gospel into peoples’ lives? Let’s consider five key gospel metaphors and how we can use them in evangelism. […]
The Hope That We Shall Be Like Him
God delays final judgment because he is still saving sinners. When the final link of the chain is fastened, Christ will glorify his people, remove sin forever, and renew creation itself.
How Were Old Testament Believers Saved?
These types, shadows, and ordinances in the Old Testament were about Jesus Christ and were ways that he was present with the people of God in that time.
