Stay Out of the Judge’s Chair
Never, ever take vengeance unto yourself. Never get up into the Judge’s chair. Don’t ever take vengeance—not against your spouse who was...
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Oct 23, 20193 min read
Five Ways to Fight Sin
Trying to tame sin rather than killing it is as silly as people making pets out of predatory animals. I once read an article with the...
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Oct 14, 20193 min read
The Scandal of Gospel Inclusivity
Salvation through Jesus Christ does not distinguish by ethnicity, economic background, education level, religious history, or moral...
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Oct 2, 20193 min read
I’ve Been Forgiven. Now What?
Christians believe that God has forgiven their sins. But what difference does this actually make in the day-to-day? What difference...
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Sep 25, 20194 min read
The Gospel Is Freedom From Performing and Pretending
The religious life sometimes feels like trying to hold a beach ball underwater. Joby Martin says we are constantly fighting to keep our...
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Sep 23, 20194 min read
Romans 8:28: Three Pillars of Hope in the Midst of Suffering
Romans 8:28 is one of the most well-known verses in the Bible: “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God...
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Sep 16, 20194 min read
Every Master (But One) Leads to a Living Death
When Pastor Joby Martin moved to Jacksonville, Florida, one of the first invitations he got was to the local greyhound racing track. The...
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Sep 11, 20194 min read
You Aren’t a Slave, so Stop Acting Like One
Pastor Tony Evans tells the story of a guy who visited his nutritionist and says, “I need some help changing my diet. Every time I go by...
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Sep 9, 20194 min read
The Atheistic Problem of Evil
Kids come out of the womb like the seagulls from Finding Nemo, going, “Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine! Mine! MINE!” I’ll bet your 2-year-old has...
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Aug 21, 20194 min read
What Does It Mean to Be Dead to Sin?
Many people think that if Jesus paid it all, we now have this divine Visa card with an unlimited balance. We can just flash it whenever...
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Aug 19, 20194 min read
Urban Apologetics: As Culture Evolves, So Does Our Approach
Here at the Summit, we have an audacious goal of planting 1,000 churches by 2050. (By God’s grace, we have already planted 298!) One of...
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Aug 7, 20194 min read
The Cross Wasn’t Just About God’s Love
There are a number of more liberal theologians today who buck against the idea that Jesus’ death on the cross was a necessary payment for...
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Jul 31, 20193 min read
Why We Would Have Made the Same Choice as Adam
The fourth-century philosopher St. Augustine wasn’t raised as a Christian, and he ran with a pretty sketchy crowd as a teen. They...
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Dec 13, 20123 min read
“Transform” with Elyse Fitzpatrick – A Recap
We recently had the pleasure of hosting a short women’s conference–called “Transform–with Elyse Fitzpatrick. Elyse epitomizes...
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Dec 4, 20122 min read
The New York Times on “How People Change”
I ran across a New York Times article this week by David Brooks entitled “How People Change.” This is a fascinating little op-ed piece...
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Oct 8, 20123 min read
The Conversion of Adoniram Judson
If you know me well, you know that Adoniram Judson is one of my heroes. He was the first American missionary, and would undergo...
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Sep 26, 20123 min read
The Wounds Of Christ Scream Out For A Verdict
Two things are contrasted in John 18: the gravity of Jesus and the levity of Pilate. “Gravity” means weight. Levity means...
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Sep 19, 20122 min read
Jesus’ Sovereignty Does Not Keep Him from Weeping With Us
In John 11 Jesus responded in two very different ways to two sisters, Mary and Martha, who asked him the exact same question. Their...
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Sep 11, 20122 min read
When Jesus Offends You
The group in John 6 who “Can’t Believe” are the “Shortsighted.” Because they do not understand the depth of their problem, they are not...
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Aug 29, 20123 min read
Charles Spurgeon’s Sovereignly-Appointed Snowstorm
I shared this story from Charles Spurgeon this weekend as we kicked off our Can’t Believe series. An absolutely amazing story that...
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