Babel sought to build a kingdom from the brick and mortar of the world. Abraham, on the other hand, waited for the Lord to fulfill his promise. Babel will always fail. Only Christ can bring his kingdom.

Abel's faith looked to the One who would offer the perfect sacrifice. Cain trusted in his religion and his substance before the Lord.

David's defeat of Goliath points forward to our Great King, Jesus, the anointed one, who comes in the Name of the Lord.

What is a life pleasing to God? Is it the relentless and unending application of hundreds and hundreds of rules? Authority and Submission, doing what you are told?

Jesus pursues his people with a relentless, abiding compassion.

Jesus told us to enter by the narrow gate. What does this mean and why do so many miss it?

The answer is not what you think it is, but goes to the heart of the gospel.

Some quick thoughts on the latest book by John Piper. Do the affections for Jesus as our greatest treasure belong in the definition of saving faith?

Some thoughts about faith, salvation, justification - and the compassion of Jesus even when our hearts are not where they should be.

Abraham waited patiently for 25 years because he believed God and believed in the power of God.

Who are the Sons of God and the Daughters of Men? Moses is referring us back to the fall - just as Eve saw and took, so also in Genesis 6:2.

As Cain's descendant's spread over the earth, wickedness prevailed.

God remembers his promise, though, and gave Seth to Adam and Eve in the place of Abel, whom Cain slew.

Then mankind began to call upon the name of the Lord.

Then, as now, calling upon the name of the Lord always brings salvation, for God always hears that prayer.

Paul, using that same formula, exhorts us to confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord, and call upon him.