“Maturity in Christians is marked not by gray hair, but by the fruit believers bear in keeping with their sanctification…If we’re going to see a generation of young men rise to the occasion and begin to disciple their families, it will be due in large part to the reestablishment of the biblical paradigm of mature believers pouring their lives into younger Christians, and demonstrating godliness and maturity to them by their daily lives.” (Voddie Baucham Jr., Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes)

by Cesar Vigil-Ruiz

Feliz Friday! Another week has come and gone, and our God has been faithful to sustain us in every way. I hope this week’s links finds you well, and pushes you to greater holiness. Here they are!

• Ligonier Ministries has been conducting a survey every two years on the state of the American population on matters of theology, and every time, it has been very revealing. This week, they produced their biennial report, and you will again be amazed at the state of our country.
• Denny Burk, CBMW President, has begun a series of posts discussing the confusion in our culture concerning gender norms, expectations, and stereotypes. First, he discusses the state of culture and the affect it has in the church, then lays out instructions by way of Titus 2:1-6 to older men, older women, and younger women. Be on the lookout for his last post on instructions to the younger men.
• Josh Brahm of Equal Rights Institute gives a detailed response to the recent Netflix documentary Reversing Roe, which appear to present both sides of the debate, and yet shows its bias. Be sure to watch both the documentary, and the responses.
• Jonathan Morrow interviews Greg Koukl on how to present the gospel as a story that makes sense of reality, and how Christianity is the best explanation for how the world actually is. You will be helped in your approach to address non-Christians with the claims of Christ.
• Kevin DeYoung points out three Enlightenment myths that many people believe, and seeks to disabuse them (and some of us!) of.
• Michael Kruger continues his series on deconstructing the 10 commandments of progressive Christianity by addressing the mantra, “We should care more about love and less about sex.” Very perceptive and compassionate.
• Crossway has posted, from their Knowing the Bible series, a summary of how each book of the Bible gives a glimpse of the gospel. It’s a long read, but definitely worth bookmarking!

That’s all for this week! Please pray for the youth and collegians as they meet for Bible study tonight. See you all on Sunday!

Soli Deo Gloria