Christward Collective

A few years ago, I allowed a friend to talk me into running in a 5k. (Now, I realize some of you are snickering even as you proudly remind yourself of that 26.2 sticker on your back windshield; but, prior to that, all I had ever run was my mouth! So, if you mighty marathoners can humor a mere...

The Old Testament Scriptures nullify every argument we could propose for man’s redemption of himself. They are a bright neon light flashing with the message that man needs a redeemer that is wholly other. If we go back to the Garden of Eden, all mankind fell in Adam. Well, one thinks, "...

In the previous post we briefly considered the biblical teaching on what is commonly called definitive sanctification . In this post we want to briefly consider yet another aspect of the biblical teaching on sanctification which has been equally overlooked or downplayed--namely, positional...

Having given brief consideration to the Israelites exodus from Egypt, we observed, in our first post , five elements to the idea of the “exodus” principle. First, we observed that Exodus takes place to and for God’s chosen people. Second, we observe a physical departure from the...

I'm the sort of person who tends to focus on different aspects of theology, life, and ministry during various seasons of study. At the beginning of last year I decided to delve into the topic of "union with Christ." I had been interested in that area of study for quite some time,...

What is the most important overlooked biblical doctrine? Without hesitation, I would suggest that it is the doctrine of definitive sanctification .1 It was the late Professor John Murray who first articulated and popularized this doctrine. As he studied the exegetical statements of the New...

There was a time in the life of the apostles where there was an apparent disconnect between them and their Master. Jesus had called and commissioned them to join with Him in the work He was doing in the world—proclaiming the kingdom and healing those who were sick. Upon their first return...

I love my church and I love gathering with God's people to worship together in our particular church. However, I also love the opportunity that vacations afford for visiting other churches. Observing how they worship, experiencing church as a visitor, sitting under someone else's preaching...

Allow me to ask this simple question: “Do you find yourself often looking down on others to make yourself feel better?” If so, please read and carefully consider the following story: Larry woke up on Sunday morning like every other Sunday. He dressed himself and with his wife and kids...

“Do you have any tips on things that might be helpful in teaching through the Old Testament, or potential pitfalls?” That’s the question I was recently asked via email and I thought it might be profitable to share the answer here. 1. Focus on the Original Message One of the biggest mistakes in Old...