Erik Raymond
The Gospel Coalition
Omaha, NE, United States
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Past articles by Erik:
Do Affections Provide Assurance?
Affections matter a great deal when we are talking about assurance. But there’s a catch. → Read More
Why Our Church Cancelled Christmas Eve Service
If I’m faced with a choice, I’d rather relativize Christmas and elevate the Lord’s Day. → Read More
How to Get More Out of Church
We will likely get more out of church when we put a little more into it. → Read More
How Can Pastors Prevent Burnout?
The vital strategy for enduring in pastoral ministry is prioritizing God’s ordinary means of grace. → Read More
It’s Not as Bad as You Think
The problems we face today will probably be hard to remember in twenty years. → Read More
Recent Reads January 2022
Here are some books I’ve recently enjoyed reading. → Read More
A Wolf Meets the Good Shepherd
Jesus loves to turn his enemies into his ambassadors. → Read More
The Most Dangerous Church Member in Your Congregation
Do you know if you have a dangerous church member in your congregation? In addition to leading and teaching, pastors are called to protect the flock. So are you able to recognize if there are dangerous people around you? → Read More
Recent Reads September 2021
Here are some books I enjoyed this month. → Read More
Your Pastor Is Probably Discouraged
I’m not going out on a limb to say that your pastor is probably discouraged. Let’s do something about it. → Read More
In What Sense is Jesus a Nazarene?
What does Matthew mean when he says that Jesus would be called a Nazarene? → Read More
Power + Compassion = Comfort
The God who upholds the universe keeps count of your tears in his bottle. → Read More
His Gracious Words
Receive, rest, and reflect upon Christ’s gracious words. → Read More
God Doesn’t Compromise
God doesn’t compromise; he’s just and merciful at the same time. → Read More
Christ Took the Mountain
Only the blameless are permitted to dwell on God’s holy hill. And this happens because our Lord Jesus Christ took the mountain for us. → Read More
Why Does Jesus Heal People?
When Jesus heals people we learn a lot about his heart and his mission. → Read More
A Tool for Reading the Bible Devotionally
Here is an accessible method for devotional Bible reading that aims at the heart and the head. → Read More
A Second Adam to the Fight and to the Rescue Came
There is more grace in Christ than there is sin in us. Just as Jesus towers above Adam, so too his grace towers above our failures. → Read More
Are Masks a Conscience Issue?
Christians should save the conscience for conscience issues. Instead, call this what it is: civil disobedience. → Read More
Time Away
A few thoughts on stepping away from online writing during the month of July. → Read More