Throughout the history of the church, the Ten Commandments have been central to Christian ethical reflection. Pastors and theologians have consistently gone back to the Ten Words, engraved on tablets…
Category: THEOLOGY
Loving God with Our Minds
The human mind is one of the most incredible aspects of creation. It is more powerful than the largest supercomputer and can solve great problems and make great discoveries. That…
“I Have Had Enough, Lord”: Learning from Elijah’s Moment of Weakness
“I have had enough, Lord.” This phrase from 1 Kings 19:4 (NIV) is one many of us feel like saying (or shouting!) frequently on our Christian pilgrimage. Indeed, while we…
Let the Little Children Come to Me: Invitation to the Weak and Needy – Jonathan Parnell
Leaning against the hood of my car, I didn’t want the date to end. It was late, but the well-lit parking lot outside her apartment seemed like a great place…
Gospel Ministry Before Angels and Demons: Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 1 – John Piper
The wonder of the cosmos is how wicked men can boldly approach the throne of the Holy One. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
The Antidote to Anxiety
Here’s an excerpt from The Antidote to Anxiety, Burk Parsons’ contribution to the May issue of Tabletalk: In the New Testament, the Greek word that is translated “anxiety” is an…
What Do History’s Best Preachers Have in Common?
The Spanish philosopher George Santayana famously wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”1 The thought has surely passed into the realm of cliché since, yet…
What does it mean that Christ “emptied Himself” in Phil. 2:6–7?
The Apostle Paul teaches that in Christ’s humiliation, He “emptied Himself” (Phil. 2:6–7). How should we understand this statement? From one of our Ask Ligonier events, John MacArthur articulates what…
What Does the Bible Say About Purgatory? – John Piper
What is purgatory, and why have thoughtful Christians like C.S. Lewis believed in it? Does this belief in afterlife cleansing find support in Scripture? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
When the Ground Gives Way – Marshall Segal
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart…