Christ in Song of Songs 5:2–8: See the King Who Pursues His Bride
I sleep, but my heart is awake. A sound! My love is knocking! Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my perfect one. For my head is drenched with dew, my hair with droplets of the night. I have taken off my clothing. How can I put it back on? I have washed... Read More
Marriage As God Designed It
Note: This post originally appeared at the News and Observer. The Bible says the Lord Jesus Christ is full of grace and truth (John 1:14). As a passionate disciple and follower of this King, it is my prayer that my thoughts on same-sex marriage also will be full of grace and truth. In fact, I... Read More
What I’m Reading: 4/30/15
Below are some of the articles and books I’ve read recently that you may enjoy perusing. “12 Reasons Churches Don’t Practice Church Discipline,” by Chuck Lawless — Lawless shares the results of an informal study he’s done on discipline in the local church. His insights are instructive. “‘It is Going to Be an Issue’ —... Read More
Christ in Song of Songs 4:1-5:1 – The King’s Beautiful Bride
You are absolutely beautiful, my darling, with no imperfection in you. (Song of Songs 4:7, HCSB) In this text we see a bride whose husband views her as perfect, flawless, “with no imperfection” (4:7). If only such a bride really existed. The fact is, however, she does! She exists in the people of God called the... Read More
Book Review: Called to the Life of the Mind
Richard J. Mouw. Called to the Life of the Mind: Some Advice for Evangelical Scholars. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2014. In Matthew 22:37–40 Jesus said the two great commandments were to love God and neighbor. He also said that when it comes to loving God in particular we are to do so with our whole self:... Read More