Lott Carey – Driven by the Gospel

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. - Hebrews 12:1 There is not a single person that should be unaware of history because we can … Continue reading Lott Carey – Driven by the Gospel →

Roger Williams and the Establishment of Religious Liberty

With the dawn of the Reformation, religious persecution did not come to any immediate end. Though most of the reformers ushered in a period of excellent theology, many of the cities in which these major reformers taught would maintain a state church, and as such make their religious convictions also legal dogmas which often would … Continue reading Roger Williams and the Establishment of Religious Liberty →

Beware the Poisonous Apple

A poem I wrote this morning during my study: “Beware The Poisonous Apple” Beware the poisonous apple, Not the kind in all the fables, But the one that’s in our pockets And distracts us at our tables. Beware the poisonous apple Its poison brings social decay It’s allure seems so attractive And fixes our eyes … Continue reading Beware the Poisonous Apple →

The Messianic Paradigm of American Politics

Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord." -Jeremiah 17:5 The prophet Jeremiah is called by many "the weeping prophet." He prophesied during one of the darkest days of Israelite history. Judah, the final remaining portion of a sovereign … Continue reading The Messianic Paradigm of American Politics →

Episode #9 – The Value of Church Elders

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-eau2p-be17ba In this episode, I ramble about the value and blessing of a plurality of elders in a local church.

The Black Robed Regiment: The Role of American Clergy in the American Revolution

"It was Sunday morning early in the year 1776. In the church where Pastor Muhlenberg preached, it was a regular service for his congregation, but a quite different affair for Muhlenberg himself. Muhlenberg's text for the day was Ecclesiastes 3 where it explains, 'To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under … Continue reading The Black Robed Regiment: The Role of American Clergy in the American Revolution →

How Suffering Serves to Advance the Gospel

Philippians 1:12-14 - I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, … Continue reading How Suffering Serves to Advance the Gospel →

Luther, Bonhoeffer, and the Paradox of Grace

The Apparent Contradiction If you have read my previous two blog posts: The "Free Grace" of Martin Luther and The "Costly Grace" of Dietrich Bonhoeffer you may come to believe that the two men are teaching very contradicting views of God's grace. You may ask the question, “Is not Luther’s “free grace” whereby God freely justifies sinners, the exact … Continue reading Luther, Bonhoeffer, and the Paradox of Grace →

Standing on the Promises of God

Genesis 15:1-6 “After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And … Continue reading Standing on the Promises of God →

The Rambling Young Minister’s 2019 Recommended Reading List

I pray that as you enter this New Year your heart will be fully engaged to live for God's glory each and every day. Often times, this time of year brings the desire to establish resolutions and goals to improve and better ourselves. One such resolution and goal of many is to do more reading, … Continue reading The Rambling Young Minister’s 2019 Recommended Reading List →