Category Dragon

Can Christians Lie?

May 4, 2016 · by · in Biblical Theology, Conflict, Dragon, Ethics, Faith, Faith and Action, God's Law, Inerrancy, Inspiration, New Testament, Old Testament, Persecution, Sin, Uncategorized, War · Leave a comment

Now, that title might seem a little cute. Of course, Christians are capable of lying, that is, they have the ability to lie. However, this is what I am getting at: is lying permitted by Christian ethics? Let me back up a couple steps. The other day I pressed the “scan” button on my car […]

The Parousia of Christ

November 30, 2015 · by · in Advent, Calendar, Children, Christmas, Creation, Dragon, Eschatology, Glory of God, Gospel, Jesus, Joy, Kingdom, New Creation, Old Creation, Sermons · Leave a comment

It is Advent season, which means the church reflects upon the coming of the Lord, the first coming, that is. This is a wonderful time of joy as the course of world history changed. The Great Expectation of history when the Eternal Word of God was born of a woman. This truth has universal ramifications. […]

The Character of Pain

October 13, 2015 · by · in Dragon, Gospel, Pain and Honor, Suffering · Leave a comment

There is this insightful little bit in Job that says, “man is born to trouble as sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7). This may come as a shock to you, but this statement was true of the first man, Adam. Think about it. Paradise was not perfect as we assume. Rather, Paradise was a testing ground […]