Christopher Ray ✞

I got engaged yesterday 😁

'If I flinch from the pain of burning, believe not the doctrine that I have preached.' - Robert Ferrar was burned at the stake 30 March 1555.

Guys, the Lord really is amazing. So kind So generous So merciful So glorious

The righteous judgement of God. Listen to Geoff Thomas explain God's righteousness, our unrighteousness, and the ONLY solution. 'And the Lord laid on him the wickedness of us all.' (Isa. 53:6)

Faith in Christ is the only means of the true knowledge of God.

Stories of redemption should be celebrated. The grace of God in Christ should be celebrated. The Holy Spirit’s work of bringing sinners from death to life through faith is evidence of Christ’s finished and sufficient work on the cross. That should be celebrated.

This is just bad theology. It assumes theological development ceased in 381 A.D. What about Chalcedon, Pelagianism, the Reformation, and theological anthropology facing the church today? The church isn’t *adding* to orthodoxy. The church is *applying* orthodoxy to new issues.

Resolve for Christ, resolve against the devil and his works... fight him as men, as Christians, and you will soon find him to be a coward. - George Whitefield

O what grace and what love is in him. Romans 5:10 says, "For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life." It is really true that God has done everything for you.

He is no Christian who lives not much in the meditation of the mediation of Christ, and the especial acts of it. - John Owen

According to Jesus, discipleship is not about self-actualization or self-preservation; it is about self-denial. You will know yourself the most when you are carrying your cross.

@jenniferwilkin @NateSchlomann I’m doing the deep discipleship program and some of my favorite lessons are the ones you teach. Don’t tell Kyle or JT though! Lol

@NateSchlomann Hi Nate, I asked about this (was unaware it was in the FAQ) and apparently this has been their standard language for as long as they’ve done women’s events. Occasionally a spouse attends, but no one is pushing for an increase in male attendees. I’m certainly not. Hope this helps!

Lifeway has removed any reference to women from its promotion of Jen Wilkin events. Check it out for yourself. The FAQ says men are welcome to attend. This is a shift. One might say a drift. And this is not how most conservative churches understand complementarianism (spare me the semantic debate for now.) I don’t know how people don’t see the feminist agenda at work here. Feminism is the most destructive force in modern society. Pastors must protect their flocks from feminist poison.

Cynicism is easy. Building is hard. The world already has plenty of critics. What it needs are builders. The world has plenty of people pointing out what’s wrong. What it needs are people who build what’s right Here are 5 reasons building is better:

We aren’t God’s people because we perfectly obey the law. We are God’s people because of Jesus Christ. But how does God’s law guide us today? Listen to our latest episode, “Should the 10 Commandments Be Posted Publicly?”, now wherever you find your podcasts! @jt_english

12 MILLION DOWNLOADS?! Are you kidding?! We're so thankful to have the BEST podcast community that exists! @jenniferwilkin @jt_english @kyleworley

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:3

Maybe. Hopefully. Christians in Iran won’t have to hide anymore. I’m rooting for them.

@theryandreyer Congratulations Ryan!

Epic news The Dreyers are now a family of 4 Praise the Lord for blessing our growing family 🙏🏼

“Have a watchful eye and observe your heart throughout the day. Though thoughts crowd in, notice and observe them. Let them know that they do not come into your mind unseen.” Thomas Goodwin The Vanity of Thoughts

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Colorado is infamous for its unjust laws and activist officials. But it’s also home to some of our most fearless @ADFLegal clients. It was a true joy to join several of them last night, as we shared their stories with the congregation at @StorylineArvada. Pictured L-R are Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakeshop, Kaley Chiles (whose counseling freedom case is awaiting a SCOTUS ruling), me, Pastor @jt_english, and Eric Smith of Born Again Used Books (who is challenging CO’s forced pronoun law). We also heard from Chelsea Mynyk, a certified nurse midwife investigated for providing abortion pill reversal treatment, and her patient Mackenna Greene, whose baby’s life was saved through that treatment. All Coloradans. All believers in Christ. All bold defenders of the Gospel, and of the freedoms precious to every American. ADF can only do the work we do because people like this are willing to set their comfort aside and stand for truth—no matter the cost. It’s an honor to stand beside them as their faith is tested and found true. Thank you, Pastor JT and Storyline, for this wonderful evening together.