The Verse That Gets Quoted Every so often, a short verse gets pulled into a much larger theological argument. Acts 21:9 is one of those verses: “He had four unmarried daughters, who prophesied.” (Acts 21:9, ESV) It’s a simple line tucked inside Luke’s detailed travel narrative about Paul’s journey to Jerusalem. Yet this verse isContinue reading “Acts 21:9 and the Berean Lens: Descriptive vs. Prescriptive Scripture”
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Reformation Day: God’s Glory in Redeeming His Church
When most people think of October 31, they picture costumes, candy, and carved pumpkins. But for Christians who hold fast to the authority of Scripture, this date marks something far more profound. Reformation Day reminds us of the moment God used ordinary men to call His church back to the truth of His Word, aContinue reading “Reformation Day: God’s Glory in Redeeming His Church”
When Only God Understands: A Berean Look at 1 Corinthians 14:2
Not long ago, I found myself in an online conversation that made me pause and pray before responding. I had shared that I’m a cessationist, and an acquaintance asked, “When a Bible-believing Christian, full of the Holy Spirit, speaks in tongues, what do you think is happening?” It was an interesting question. At first glance,Continue reading “When Only God Understands: A Berean Look at 1 Corinthians 14:2”
Identity and Calling: Resting in What God Has Already Revealed
You Don’t Have to Find Your Identity. It’s Already Been Given I ran into an old acquaintance recently. One of those surprise, “Oh my goodness, it’s been forever!” moments. We did the usual catching up, and somewhere in the conversation, she mentioned she might be teaching a class at her church on identity and calling.Continue reading “Identity and Calling: Resting in What God Has Already Revealed”
Communion America: Why This “Revival” Wasn’t Biblical
Why Communion America is not biblical revival and why it matters that we say so. Something very big happened on the National Mall in Washington D.C., October 9-12, 2025. It wasn’t a political rally, but a massive religious gathering called Communion America. A four-day event that ended with a mile-long communion table stretching from theContinue reading “Communion America: Why This “Revival” Wasn’t Biblical”