Every now and then I presume to wax philosophical.

I like to think, and writing is perhaps the purest form of thinking. The act of subjecting your thoughts to the scrutiny of written word purifies and refines one's thinking. In other words, there's no hiding the stupidity of your thoughts when they're on paper.

St. Augustine

"I profess to be one of those who, by profiting, write, and by writing profit."

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Plagiarizing Jonathan Edwards

Wherein I plagiarize the resolutions Jonathan Edwards made for himself as a teenager, in the hope that they might have, to some small degree, the same effect on my life that they clearly had on his.

Christian Hedonism

We Will Never Have Enough

You are never going to wake up one day and decide that you have had enough of God. That you have had your fill of God. Thus, would it not be equally true if Solomon had written, “Whoever loves God never has enough of him”?

Christian Hedonism

On Atonement Theories

It's not surprising that there is no shortage of theories about the atonement. But do we have to pick just one theory, or can we accept some or all of them?

God's Sovereignty

Do we have free will? Did I choose my breakfast this morning? Did I choose to write this? Do we choose God? Do we decide our eternal fate? Here are few things that I believe to be true.

God's Sovereignty

Christian Hedonism

A Peculiar Test of Our Affections

Our affections matter. I mean our deepest desires. Our most lofty ambitions. But how can we evaluate our affections to keep Christ at the center? I propose one possible way to test our affections.

Christian Hedonism

What is Eternal Life?

So what’s eternal life? The whole reason Jesus took on flesh and endured the Cross was so that we might obtain this eternal life — so what is it? What is this great hope that Jesus promises to everyone who believes in him? A few thoughts.

Two Masters and a Universal Law

Why can’t we serve two masters? According to Jesus, “no one can serve two masters,” but I don’t think that’s necessarily a self-evident fact.

Rejoicing at those in Hell?

It doesn't sound very Christian. We're supposed to be compassionate and love our
enemies. We can't possibly be happy about hell, can we?

Thoughts on How to Pray

How are we to pray? Prayer is a weighty matter. When we pray, we're requesting an
audience with the King of kings. We should probably get it right.

Tips for Memorizing Scripture

I've memorized somewhere around 2000 verses from the Bible over the last year, so l figured I'd write down some of my tips for extended Scripture memorization. I'm no expert, so obviously take these with one or more grains of salt. Oh and naturally, I reference linked lists a couple of times.

The Hermeneutic Principle of Coolness

Recently, l have been lending more and more credence to a somewhat strange and perhaps controversial principle when interpreting Scripture.

Science and Scripture

Concerning Scripture and Science

What is the relationship between science and the Bible? Should we use science to inform our understanding of Scripture?

Science and Scripture

Centuries of Latent Reform

Undoubtedly, Luther played a pivotal role in the Reformation, but from one perspective, he merely finished the work of earlier reformers. By the start of the sixteenth century, Luther happened upon a world already striving for reform.

God's Sovereignty

The Case for Limited Atonement

This essay presents biblical evidence supporting limited atonement, addresses objections, and highlights the value of this doctrine.

God's Sovereignty

Constantine and the Church

Constantine's conversion to Christianity had a significant impact on the Church. While there are debates about the sincerity of his conversion, his actions undoubtedly shaped the future of Christianity.

The Greatest Story

Stories are powerful. They convey ideas and shape worldviews. The ultimate story is the Gospel, the Good News of God's work in mankind.

God's Sovereignty

God Meant it For Good

How can God accomplish His purposes through the sinful actions of human beings and
still be holy, just, and good?

God's Sovereignty

To Live is Christ

What does Paul mean by "to live is Christ, and to die is gain?" In what manner is living
Christ and dying gain?

Jonathan Edwards on the Trinity

Edwards agrees with many others that the exact nature of the Trinity is too great a mystery to be comprehended. Then why ponder and write about the Trinity?

God's Sovereignty

The Divine Dilemma

A dilemma suggests a restriction. If God works all things according to the
counsel of his will (Ephesians 1:11), can he not do as he pleases? What can restrict him?

God's Sovereignty