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God Is Not Male

Jesus came to earth as a man, and God reveals himself as a king. However, Christians should not think of God the Father or God the Holy Spirit as male. Pastor John explains why.

Is God a Needy Vacuum Trying To Suck Praise Out of Us?

Pastor John responds to criticism of Calvinism, Edwards, and Christian hedonism by explaining how God’s glory is God’s love, not his neediness.

Ayn Rand’s Tragic Trajectory

Without God, Ayn Rand’s creativity and logical brilliance led her straight past the truth and into darkness.

Pornography and Resisting the Power of Temptation

We don’t learn anything about sin by giving in, but rather by fighting back. Pastor John shares a parable on resisting sexual temptation.

Pastor of World’s Largest Church Convicted of Embezzlement

No pastor is immune from the insidious desire for riches. Pastor John provides five pleas to pastors to safeguard their hearts and the name of Christ.

Biblical Hope for Christians Facing Poverty

Those who know Christ possess greater riches than the richest billionaire on the planet — spiritually right now, and materially in eternity.

Is the Believer’s Heart ‘Desperately Sick’?

If you are in Christ, you have a new heart. Your flesh will cause you still to stumble, but God will direct your affections to himself.

Giving up on Church

Pastor John exhorts believers, especially those tempted to give up on church, with four biblical reasons to seek out membership in a local body.

Childless Missionaries by Design?

Is the mission field compatible with having children? Pastor John helps aspiring missionaries think through the implications of remaining childless.

Is Song of Solomon an Allegory?

Can the Song of Solomon, in all its sexual directness, really describe God’s relationship with his people?

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