We are commanded not to covet the things we see in other peoples' lives. To crave for things that my neighbor has will distort my view of my neighbor, and speaks to a life that at a deep level, is unsatisfied and unfulfilled. Paul says there is...

This commandment, like most of the others, is phrased as a warning or directive from God Himself. Adultery distorts what God intended to be pure and wholesome, and the consequences are often painful, reaching into the lives of children and even our...

This commandment sounds self explanatory, yet it has so many implications. How does it influence our understanding of the Old Testament? What does it say about participation in military action? What about issues such as abortion and euthanasia? What...

The fourth commandment is God's direction that we set aside the Sabbath in order to keep it holy. This commandment is not meant to restrict, confine or control us. This commandment is from God for our benefit, both physically, mentally and...

It might seem paradoxical to say that exclusive loyalty to the one true God can lead to more freedom than a license to worship or follow whatever or whomever we want. In a democratic society, the “free practice of religion” seems to trump all else...

The story of Billy Graham.

James cautions against any hint of partiality or favouritism within the church. In Christ we are one body and within His church we are on equal ground. We have equal value and equal worth. We are joint heirs within His kingdom - we are sons and...

Paul emphasizes that our salvation is by grace, through faith, and our righteousness is found in Jesus alone. Yet Paul also reminds us that our faith is evidenced by good works. James reiterates this truth in even stronger language. The parable of the...