Not One Of, but the One by Kevin DeYoung

FROM TABLETALK | April 2011

There is one foundational question each of us must face. By “foundational,” I don’t mean it is the only question we must answer. What I mean is that this question is so important that if you get this one …Read More

A Sinless Life by Nicholas Batzig

FROM TABLETALK | April 2011

“And being found in human form, He humbled Hi mself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death of the cross” (Phil. 2:8). I have long wished that, in heaven, I might get to see the entire …Read More

Mercy Triumphs Through Judgment by Nicholas Batzig

FROM TABLETALK | February 2011

“Say therefore to the people of Israel, ‘I am the LORD , and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from slavery to them, and I will redeem you with an …Read More

Purchased by His Blood by Anthony Carter

FROM TABLETALK | February 2011

Purchasing power is the number of goods or services that can be purchased with a unit of currency. When I was a young boy growing up in rural Michigan, currency was scarce. If I was ever fortunate enough to get …Read More

Our Bloody Religion by Anthony Carter

FROM TABLETALK | January 2011

It has been said that Christianity is a bloody religion. This reference is usually made by critics who point to the wars, inquisitions, trials, and executions carried out over the years in the name of Christianity. While we must admit …Read More

Our Pasts Don’t Have to Matter by R. Fowler White

During our election cycles in the U.S., we see a lot of headlines and hear a lot of talk about the past of candidates for public office.  We wrestle with and quarrel about the question, Do their pasts matter …Read More

Sovereign Restoration by Kim Riddlebarger

FROM TABLETALK | December 2010

In one of the least known books of the Bible, Zephaniah, we find one of the most amazing prophecies. Writing during the reign of King Josiah (640–609 BC), Zephaniah speaks of the coming day of the Lord (Zeph. 1 …Read More

Christ Our Church by Kim Riddlebarger

FROM TABLETALK | October 2010

There are a number of Old Testament passages that figure prominently in the New Testament. In Galatians 3:10–14, several of them are quoted by the apostle, and he uses these Old Testament passages as proof texts for the …Read More

A Child’s Call to Conversion: Faith as a Christian Mark by Tedd Tripp

FROM TABLETALK | October 2010

The clear desire of all Christian parents is the spiritual wellbeing of their children. We want our children to be saved, to be part of the company of the redeemed. We yearn for the blessing of God’s covenant grace …Read More

The Law of God in the Hearts of Men by Ken Jones

FROM TABLETALK | September 2010

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is typical of his correspondence to other churches in that the first half of the letter is devoted to outlining the various doctrines that are constituent parts of the gospel message. Throughout his letters …Read More

The Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Evangelical Celebration by Various

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is news, good news: the best and most important news that any human being ever hears. This Gospel is the central message of the Holy Scriptures, and is the true key to understanding them.Read More

Why Do I Need Jesus? by R.C. Sproul

If I’m happy with my life, why do I need Jesus? I hear that from a lot of folks. They say to me, “I just don’t feel the need for Christ.” As if Christianity were something that were …Read More

What Is the Gospel? by R.C. Sproul

There is no greater message to be heard than that which we call the Gospel. But as important as that is, it is often given to massive distortions or over simplifications. People think they’re preaching the Gospel to you …Read More

Calvin & Culture, Reconsidered by Gene Edward Veith

FROM TABLETALK | July 2009

One of the greatest social scientists credits John Calvin for the rise of capitalism and, by extension, modern Western culture itself. That is quite an influence and quite a tribute to Calvin. Nevertheless, though there is some truth to the …Read More

Some Will Apostatize by Tom Ascol

FROM TABLETALK | July 2009

The Bible never sugarcoats the painful realities of living in a fallen world. Sin is portrayed in all of its dark hues, and the best of men are acknowledged to be at best, mere men. Similarly, the church is portrayed …Read More