Historic Reformed theology has always understood the second commandment’s prohibition against idolatry to be more than just forbidding pictures of God, but, fundamentally, dealing with worship; God MUST be “approached” ONLY on His terms (Jn 4:24). In attempting to delineate what God Himself requires in true, spiritual worship, the Reformers listed several “ordinary” elements: the …

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God is the great “I Am” the “Self-Existent One” who created all things for His own glory. We exist for Him, not Him for us. Therefore, He can be approached only on terms He Himself establishes. Since the Lord Jesus said that God must be worshipped in “spirit and in truth” (Jn 4:24), clearly, there …

From a Biblical perspective, all human culture, in one way or the other, represents the effects of the underlying rebellion of sinful men against the rule of a sovereign God. Pagan cultures seek to de-throne God by worshipping and serving false gods (Rms 1:20ff) incurring His righteous wrath on all their institutions (Rms 1:26ff). Cultures …

Ever since granted grace to acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord over 35 years ago, I have also recognized that there are a lot of “flakey” people who call themselves “Christian.” From outright cultists such as Jehovah’s Witnesses or Mormons, to Deists, Unitarians, and theological Liberals, heretics and heresies abound. Most of these groups can be …

Recently a friend asked me a most provocative question: “How many kids do you actually LIKE?” Now, generally speaking, I actually like MOST children-after all, I have six of my own and there is something “magical” about watching “little people” grow, mature, and develop their own personalities, gifts and unique interests. So, my quick answer …