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Certain and Conditional: More on Eternal Security

God elects unconditionally. But he glorifies us on the condition of our faithful obedience. Does that mean our glorification is not guaranteed?

Eternal Security: Vaccination or Therapy?

The promises of God mark us as his children. They also keep us in the family when we walk through trials and persecution.

Sin and the Speed Limit

Going the speed limit is an act of faith in the God who controls your day and can maximize your minutes for his glory.

A Bite-Sized Theology of Food

Pastor John shares five specific principles from the Bible relating to food. God created food good, but there is a right and wrong way to enjoy it.

Six Keys to Detecting the Prosperity Gospel

How can Christians detect the beginnings of prosperity preaching? Pastor John shares six signs.

What’s New About ‘New Calvinism’?

The five solas unite Reformed Christians past and present, but Pastor John notes how seven factors may be creating a new mold under the same banner.

Should Christians Be Cops and Soldiers?

If Jesus calls his followers to turn the other cheek, then can a Christian serve society as a cop or a soldier?

More on Guns and Self-Defense

Self-sacrifice and just punishment under ruling authorities image God’s love and justice. Pastor John shares more thoughts on Christians’ use of force.

Social Evils and Reformed Theology

Reformed theology, as a biblical expression of the gospel, is relevant for every problem in every ethnicity of every stress and stripe.

Churches Pursuing Ethnic Diversity

Pastor John describes the growing need for a theology of race in reformed circles and for pastors’ to purposely pursue ethnic diversity in their churches.

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