There is often a bit of irony that strikes when the wicked twist Scriptures for their own purposes. Like the God-hating, do-anything-I-want playboy who ventures down to the tattoo parlor to get “only God can judge me” emblazoned on his chest—to which any preacher of repentance might reply, “That’s exactly the point, young man”—when unbelievers … Continue reading Satan Really Walked Into That One
4 (Assorted) Ways David Points to Christ
Sometimes, finding Christ in the Old Testament is an exact science. Other times, it is an art. In recent weeks, I’ve sat under preaching through the life of David, and have myself tried to practice the science (or art) of Christocentric hermeneutics. We have all heard moral examples pulled from biblical narratives, exhorting us to … Continue reading 4 (Assorted) Ways David Points to Christ
Encounter the Living Christ Afresh
When was the last time you simply meditated on the person of Christ? We are by nature prone to imbalance, majoring in the minors. We are prone to forget how earthshaking the essential truths of our confession are. To this ailment, Moody Publishers’ Jesus: The Life and Ministry of God the Son is the antidote. … Continue reading Encounter the Living Christ Afresh
Faith is More Than a Feeling
Recently, an attendee of our church and former volunteer asked me this question: "What does it mean to trust God—not only initial saving faith, but a daily, abiding trust in God?"I won't pretend to have a perfect answer. But if there's anything a follower of Christ should know with certainty, it's that they are trusting … Continue reading Faith is More Than a Feeling
We Are the Prostitute
When people write stories that represent bigger truths, it’s called mythology. When God writes stories that represent deeper realities, it’s called history. God has an incredible way of speaking to us through real events of the past. So when God raised up the brand-new nation of Israel to bring justice and invade the evil, twisted … Continue reading We Are the Prostitute
3 Tips for When the Bible Hurts Your Brain
I am an analytical person, often to a fault. I've been known to bite my nails down to the quick when wrestling with Bible questions. Anyone who seriously cares about the Word knows that there are tensions and paradoxes in Scripture. Even the most good-willed Christian communities have split over issues that sometimes just constitute … Continue reading 3 Tips for When the Bible Hurts Your Brain
4 Undying Myths About Mortality
If it were possible to boil down many of the problems in American Christianity into a single theological point, it might be that many of modern evangelicals functionally worship a “dead” Savior, not a true living Lord. Each year, Easter Sundays remind believers of Christ’s triumph over death, hell, and sin, freeing us from God’s wrath … Continue reading 4 Undying Myths About Mortality
10 Corrections to the Huffington Post on Hell
It's easy to mudsling on the Internet. It's even easier when the topic is something as controversial as Hell. So as I pen this article, my hope is that my words would not seem frivolous. I have no desire to attract attention. Rather, I believe that when mistruths are promoted publicly, they must be dealt … Continue reading 10 Corrections to the Huffington Post on Hell
Alex Kocman 