In Tolkien’s works, one of the constant themes throughout the story is seen in the hobbits. They are small, insignificant. They have none amongst the ranks of great heroes or thinkers. Yet, it is a small band of hobbits that successfully bring the Ring to the fires of Mt. Doom, and save the free peoples…
Posts by Caleb Maltby
The Lord Jesus Christ said “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” in John 14:6. Far too often we brush past this, not thinking what Christ is actually saying here. Is He saying that if we trust in Him, we will be saved? That He is the only Way to heaven? That He…
“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements – surely, you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? Or what were its bases sunk, or who laid the cornerstone, when the mornings stars sang together, and all the sons of God…
Our church believes in the membership of families. What does this mean? Apart from some of the more visible things such as a worship service filled with young children as well as adults, it means that we believe our children are part of the church, members of the community. The Scripture time and again gives…
Q. 36. Who is the Mediator of the covenant of grace? A. The only Mediator of the covenant of grace is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, of one substance and equal with the Father, in the fulness of time became man, and so was and continues to be God…
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” – Colossians 3:16 “…addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.”…
“A bruised reed He will not break, And a faintly burning wick He will not quench He will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be discouraged Till He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands wait for His law.” – Isaiah 42:1-4 This lesser-known passage from the prophets depicts…
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person…
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes…
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. – Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how…