The five solas are the cornerstones of Protestant theology. They sum up the gospel: we were saved through faith alone, by the grace of Jesus Christ alone, to the glory of God alone. Our source…
What Will It Cost You to Flee Sin Today?
The story of Joseph in Genesis provides us with a prime example of a faithful believer who loved God enough to flee sin instead of giving in. Most of the examples in the Old Testament…
Let the Bible Shape Every Part of You
Application is often the hardest part of a Bible study. With all the work it takes to learn what a passage means, first for the original audience and then for us, we can run out…
October Links
Once or twice a month, I gather up links to some of my favourite reading and resources from the past fortnight. I’d love to know what you’ve been reading in the comments too. Articles I…
Bless the Lord, O My Soul
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!” (Psalm 103:1) “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! And let all the people…
Why Christians Desperately Need Each Other
John Bunyan’s classic book The Pilgrim’s Progress has plenty to teach us about friendship. The pilgrim Christian sets out towards the Celestial City alone, for his family refuses to follow him. After a particularly difficult…
12 Truths to Fuel Your Delight in God
When we enjoy good things in this world, it’s right to thank God and recognise him as the source of those blessings. But there’s a danger that we’ll get into the habit of only praising…
Book Review: The Good Life in the Last Days (Mikey Lynch)
This book review was originally published on the Reformers Bookshop blog. We make a thousand decisions every day, from what we’ll have for breakfast to whether we’ll accept that new job. How can we make…
Aspire to Higher Things
Leave me, O Love, which reachest but to dust;And thou, my mind, aspire to higher things;Grow rich in that which never taketh rust;Whatever fades but fading pleasure brings. Draw in thy beams and humble all…
What Redeems My Worst Days?
Last week I wrote about how the worst day in history allows me to enjoy wonderful days on earth, with even better ones to come. Little did I know I’d have to follow it up…