Are You Captivated by the Glory of Christ?

In ancient warfare there were two ways for a walled city to face an oncoming army. One way was to bolt the gate, store as much food as possible, and to prepare for either a direct assault or an extended siege. The other way was to throw open the gates, change the flag, and to […]

Flee from Idolatry

In I Corinthians 10:14, Paul says, ‘Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.’ A lot of Christians read this verse and think to themselves, ‘That’s easy! The last thing on my mind today is to pop by a pagan shrine and to offer a pinch of incense.’ And so, they keep reading without any twinge of […]