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- 433When Life Shrinks to the Size of Our ProblemsThe God of the universe cares about every problem you have, no matter how small. And he wants to draw you up into purposes far greater than your problems.
- 434I Enjoy Being Alone — Is That Unloving?God made some Christians to enjoy spending a lot of time alone. But what makes the difference between a Christian loner and a self-centered loner?
- 435Did Bathsheba Sin with David?Does the story of David and Bathsheba suggest that Bathsheba was a willing partner in his adultery, or that David took her against her will?
- 436Is Technology Holy or Worldly?How can Christians live faithfully in the day of Big Tech? In ‘God, Technology, and the Christian Life,’ Tony Reinke explores God’s relationship to the innovations of our age.
- 437The God Who Dwarfs Big TechPastor John commends Tony Reinke’s new book — a panoramic, penetrating theology of technology, tethered to God’s infallible Scriptures.
- 438If Every Gift Comes from God, Why Thank Anyone Else?All good gifts are from God, through God, and to God. But in his providence, those gifts often come to us through others, who rightly deserve our thanks.
- 439Why Did God Make Eve from Part of Adam?In creation, God made Adam and all the animals from the ground. So why, when God made Eve, did he take a rib from Adam’s side?
- 440Embracing Unpopular Truth in an Age of Political CorrectnessUnless we become mature in our thinking, we will regularly be blown about by the winds of subtle, clever, politically correct language.
- 441Is My Salvation an Event or a Process?If our final salvation rests on the condition that we persevere in faith, how can we know that we really will make it to heaven?
- 442Has the Gospel Already Reached the Entire World?Colossians 1:23 says the gospel “has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven.” Does that mean the gospel has already reached the entire world?
- 443Escaping the Love of Comfort and SafetyThe freest people in this world are those most in love with the next. If our hope is safe in heaven, we can afford to take risks on earth.
- 444What Does It Mean to Cry, ‘Abba, Father’?When God puts the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, giving us a spiritual sight of his fatherly care in Christ, we can’t help but cry, “Abba! Father!”
- 445Can We Speak with Angels?Scripture includes stories of angels talking with humans through dreams and visions. So should Christians expect, and even pursue, conversations with angels today?
- 446Singing Sends Lovers of Christ to the NationsUnder God, musical worship can mobilize the church to finish the Great Commission. The gladness of Godward singing sends lovers of Christ to the nations.
- 447Are Divisions in the Church Necessary?How should Christians respond to divisions in the church? Don’t make light of them, for they are tragic. And don’t make death of them, for they are predicted.
- 448How Did God Reconcile ‘All Things’ to Himself?Paul says that God has reconciled to himself “all things” in heaven and on earth. Does that mean even unbelievers and demons will be saved in the end?
- 449God’s Providence in the Ministry of Crossway BooksIn 1938, a small publishing ministry began distributing gospel tracts. Today, that ministry has spread millions of tracts, books, and Bibles all over the world.
- 450How Can I Avoid Worldly Thinking in My Studies?How can Christians pursue education without being taken captive by worldly thinking? Pastor John reflects on Paul’s warning against “philosophy” in Colossians 2:8.
- 451How Did the Cross Disarm the Devil?At the cross, Paul says, God “disarmed the rulers and authorities.” So what weapons are no longer in Satan’s hands?
- 452How Do I Handle My Disordered Desires?Every Christian battles excessive and distorted desires. And in Christ, God gives every Christian daily forgiveness, hope, and strength to keep fighting.
- 453Is There a Place for Asceticism in the Christian Life?Some self-denial exalts self and feeds sin, and some self-denial exalts Christ and kills sin. So how can we practice the right kind?
- 454If God Is Sovereign, Why Is His World Full of Suffering?When we look around at our world of horrific suffering, how can we keep believing in an all-good, all-wise, totally sovereign God?
- 455How Do I Know If My Good Deeds Are Worthless?How do we make sure the good we do is not done in vain? Listen to Pastor John’s answer more than thirty years ago, just weeks after becoming a pastor.
- 456My Flesh Was Crucified — So Why Do I Still Sin?If our sinful flesh was crucified with Christ when we first believed, why do we keep sinning like we do?
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