This article is a continuation of a series from “Teaching with Truth” about the purpose and power of Christian education and making disciples of Jesus Christ. Foundationally, making disciples is about proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ (Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-47) so that lost sinners may be called by God through His Word by the … Read more
This article is a continuation of a series from “Teaching with Truth” about the purpose and power of Christian education and making disciples of Jesus Christ. Can an unbeliever, a person who is not a Christian, be discipled? Biblically and basically speaking, the answer is no. A person must be a Christian, a disciple of … Read more
This article is a continuation of a series from “Teaching with Truth” about the purpose and power of Christian education and making disciples of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 28:18-20, we read these words from the resurrected Christ speaking to His disciples: And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been to me … Read more
This article is a continuation of a series from “Teaching with Truth” about the purpose and power of Christian education. As stated in the first article, the foundation and primary purpose of Christian school educators is and has always been to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the children in their schools and make … Read more
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Every year at Weston Christian Academy we select a theme and Bible verse. This year’s theme is “Encourage and Build Up” from the above verse in 1 Thessalonians 5:11. And although primarily for our students, the theme and … Read more
“But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24 When I graduated from seminary and entered the ministry of Christian … Read more
“For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 Athletics has been a big part of my life. I grew up playing most sports and had the opportunity to play basketball … Read more
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, then you will be able to test and approve God’s will; His good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 Recently I had the pleasure and privilege to speak at a men’s retreat at Lake Placid, … Read more
“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:9-10 As I have studied education and specifically classical Christian education, I … Read more
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 Last night I watched another presidential debate and once again I heard a lot of bold statements … Read more