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What I Learned From Studying Through the Psalms

Years ago, I began to study through the Old Testament, starting from Genesis. I started from Genesis in the mornings, and later on, I decided to start studying the Minor…

The Good, The True, The Beautiful, and The Real: Reflections on Valentine’s Day

Introduction February 14 of every year is Valentine's Day. While there is no public holiday on February 14, it is a popular celebration. Much of the popularity of the day…

The Gospel-Shaped Life 6: Summary and Conclusions

In the previous five articles, we have looked at Romans 12:1-2, where Paul calls us to live the gospel-shaped life. In this final article, I attempt to pull all the…

The Gospel-Shaped Life 5

Transformed By The Renewing Of Your Mind Introduction Believers are not to conform to the world. Instead, we are to be transformed into the likeness of Christ. This transformation is…

The Gospel-Shaped Life 4

Transformed, Not Conformed Introduction In light of the gospel, Paul calls believers to live in a certain way. As the chosen, redeemed and justified people of God, he calls us…

The Gospel-Shaped Life 3

Shunning Worldliness: The Other Side of Christian Sanctification. Introduction In two previous articles, we have begun to get a biblical answer to the question, “how should we live in light…

The Gospel-Shaped Life 2

Living Sacrifices: The Dynamics of Christian Sanctification We are to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. This statement of Paul calls back imageries from the…

The Gospel-Shaped Life 1

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper…