As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“In this perspective, notice the similarity–despite their antagonism–between the Reformed separation of the spiritual from the material with that of medieval Catholicism. Luther’s ‘physicality’ countered both of them.” - Gene Veith
“Here are six recent resources about biblical theology that will help Christians appreciate both the individual threads and the big picture of God’s Word.” - TGC
“Most people fall flat with their New Year’s resolutions because what they really want is to change the window dressing in their lives rather than things that are at the core of their being.” - P&D
“It’s fitting that in recent years a number of books have drawn evangelicals back to the creeds. I’ve highlighted six volumes that I hope serve readers well.” - TGC
“A.W. Tozer is one of my favorite all-time authors. I hope you enjoy these Christmas related quotes from him…” - Randy Alcorn
A little more than 2,000 years ago, “When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law” (Gal. 4:4, NKJV). It was exactly the right time, as predicted by Daniel (cf. 9:25) and confirmed by Jesus (cf. Luke 19:41-44).
It was also the right place—Bethlehem, six miles south of Jerusalem. Seven hundred years earlier, Micah wrote:
“The reformers certainly had a point. While Christmas itself marked something good, in medieval Catholic Europe, it was part of a litany of other “religious” holidays that filled the calendar with false gods and false teachings.” - TGC
“Christmas is so familiar that it is easy to miss how utterly unlike every other religious claim it truly is. The story is renowned throughout the world: a child in a manger, angels, shepherds, and songs of peace…. Christianity does not begin with human beings reaching upward toward the divine. It starts with God coming down” - CPost
The traditional Advent theme is that Jesus is on the way. Old covenant prophesies tell us so. Today, I offer something a bit different—a sketch of how Jesus defeats Satan.
“We can at least say that it was miraculous. Its multiple appearances, movement, and hovering somewhere over the house—this was no ordinary star. More than that, it may have been the Shekinah Glory of God. But what is that?” - P&D
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