Category Archives: Hope
Between the Cross and Empty Tomb
What was between the death of Jesus and his resurrection? Saturday. Here’s a poetic reflection of that silent day: “Between the Cross and Empty Tomb” 4/7/12 On Saturday his body lay Silent, still, and cold, Entombed for one more night … Continue reading
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“A Far Country: The End of the Pilgrim’s Progress” (Hebrews 11:13-16)
Yesterday morning I had the privilege of preaching from Hebrews 11:13-16 at Louisville’s Kosmosdale Baptist Church. The message was called “A Far Country: The End of the Pilgrim’s Progress,” and the audio is here. Believers are exiles waiting on the … Continue reading
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How a Couple Understood the Death of Their Baby
I have a 2 year old, and our next son is due in 5 weeks. I can’t imagine the pain of losing a child. This article article will move you. Ernie and Lisa Blanco’s son died shortly after Lisa gave birth … Continue reading
Should Christians Worry About the Latest Social Media?
Doug Wilson wrote a thoughtful article explaining why Christians shouldn’t worry so much about new technology and new social media.
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Clothed, Unclothed, and Clothed Again
Spending time studying 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:10 has yielded the following conclusions: (1) Our “earthly tent” (2 Cor 5:1) is our earthly body that will soon be dismantled at death. (2) Between the believer’s death and the resurrection of the body, … Continue reading
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Forever the God-Man
There’s a verse in Colossians that reminds us of the ongoing (and never-ending) incarnate state of Jesus Christ. “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form” (Col 2:9). Notice the present tense “lives.” Paul … Continue reading
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Three Senses of Jesus’ Return in John 14
After I recently completed a sermon series in John 14, it became clear that Jesus promised a return to his disciples in at least three senses: (1) His return from heaven in the event of the Second Coming. “And … Continue reading
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The Greater Weight of Glory
Paul said, “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” 2 questions strike me from this verse: (1) what are the “present sufferings,” and (2) what is “the glory … Continue reading
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The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15 is the longest biblical treatment of the believers’ resurrection. Paul describes Jesus as the “firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” Those who have fallen asleep are Christians who have already died. When the “firstfruits” of crops … Continue reading
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