By David Faust The Bible’s golden text informs us that “God so loved the world” (John 3:16), so it seems strange when the same biblical writer says, “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them” (1 John 2:15). These […]
Recall the Words—2 Peter 3:2
By David Faust Some recalls are bad. Automobile manufacturers issue recalls when they discover defects in a vehicle. When elected officials face a recall, they are in danger of being voted out of office. The apostle Peter, however, spoke about a positive kind of recall in 2 Peter 3:2 when he said, “I want […]
Change—the Unwelcome Guest–1 & 2 Peter
By David Faust I’ve experienced a lot of change this year. After 12 years as president of Cincinnati Christian University, I changed jobs and returned to church-based ministry one state away in Indianapolis. As relocations go, moving 118 miles wasn’t a big deal, but the transition required a surprising number of adjustments. I now […]
Are You a Lion Tamer?–1 Peter 5:8
By David Faust The radio broadcaster Paul Harvey created a popular essay called “If I Were the Devil.” You can find the full text of his comments online, along with modified and expanded versions of his original wording. Harvey said, “If I were the devil . . . I would whisper to you as […]
Loving Without Seeing–1 Peter 1:8
By David Faust When my son, Matt, was a toddler, he was curious about the Lord. He asked questions like, “Where does Jesus live? Can we go see him?” A child’s questions sound simple on the surface, but they raise challenging theological issues. Where does Jesus dwell? In Heaven, yes, at the right hand […]