Below is my all-time favorite article by Pastor Doug Dodd, who graduated to be with the Lord a few years ago. This beautiful piece of writing helped me to realize that, yes, Joel, Paul is telling you in Romans 6 that you've literally been freed from the power and bondage of sin. PTL! Some of... Continue Reading →
Rom 8:24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? Rom 8:25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Rom 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we... Continue Reading →
(from a church email written in 2017) Looking at resolutions needs to be put into perspective. Oftentimes, resolutions are good and nothing morally or ethically wrong with them according to the world. In fact, some may think why even talk about resolutions for they are often made privately; therefore, they are hands off, and to... Continue Reading →
I for a long time had questions about our hearts because E.W. Bullinger once repeatedly wrote about “a new heart” in his “Two Natures of the Child of God” booklet. Do we have new hearts? On the one hand, Bullinger would highlight in that booklet the fact that unregenerate man has a “natural heart,” which... Continue Reading →
When trouble comes our way, why? Scripture gives us three reasons. Sin’s touch on creationSin’s touch on our choicesAdversity to godliness The first reason is due to the fact that we live in a sinful environment. Romans 8:17 says that the “sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the... Continue Reading →
The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ appointed the Word heir of all things. All these things are in the bosom of the Father and would be represented by the Word and Wisdom before the earth ever was. Christ, the express image of God’s person, the brightness of His glory, and all the fulness of... Continue Reading →
(from a church email written in 2017) As the New Year begins to take shape and resolutions begin to be sought after thinking of "godliness" can provide soundness and "power" behind decisions. The sound doctrine of God's Word unto godliness will aid in determining the value of a resolution and the value of pursuing them... Continue Reading →
Question: I have a couple of questions concerning Enoch (the seventh from Adam). 1) As Hebrews 11:5 makes clear, Enoch “was translated that he should not see death” – in your understanding, why did God do this with Enoch? My thinking is that it must have something to do with that “old world” the “world... Continue Reading →
(reposting from old blog from Dec. 29th, 2011) Being made aware of certain events, details, and other random information is a part of our everyday life. Gaining knowledge and exercising knowledge begins as soon as we wake up in the morning. We do this particularly in specific areas of expertise. In other words, in our... Continue Reading →
We had a podcast not too long ago in which awe was the theme, because there was an article that had been published in the Washington Post that asked the question, Do you Feel Awe? I loved this topic so much I did a sermon about this last Sunday. Below are some of the notes.... Continue Reading →
2Co 12:6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.2Co 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure... Continue Reading →
When Peter, James, and John witnessed the transfiguration of the Lord (Matt. 17:1-8), they also saw Moses and Elijah. A question occurred to them. A fantastic question, in fact. Consider this. After the transfiguration, we read in Mat. 17:10, And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?... Continue Reading →
1Co 4:6 And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.1Co 4:7 For who maketh thee to differ... Continue Reading →
During a recent visit to a Civil War Museum, in South Carolina, some of my family and I saw many interesting items on display from that tragic era in American history. The museum guide shared so many intriguing bits of information with us that related to the customs and culture that prevailed during that time.... Continue Reading →
One of my favorites studies this year was on the triune Godhead. I walked away concluding that the whole idea of God as 3-in-1 is really not so hard to comprehend. Yes, I’m serious. They are separate. They are equal, and yet, they also operate as one unit. They are 3 operating as 1. Everything... Continue Reading →
Rom 16:19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. Rom 16:20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ... Continue Reading →
Every day, as I prep for podcasts, I am consistently moved by the sheer volume of stories across Christian news sites about the massive persecution of Christians around the globe right now. This is religious persecution that ranges from the relatively mild, like the online censorship we're encountering in the U.S., to extreme forms of... Continue Reading →
I was moved by a story I came across the other day via Faithwire about Shelby Houston, the teenage daughter of a police officer who died in the line of duty. Her father’s name was Richard Houston. He was a 21-year veteran of the Mesquite Police Department. He was shot and killed responding to a... Continue Reading →
Col 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, Col 1:2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. In some, if not most bibles declare that the Apostle Paul wrote the book... Continue Reading →
In our last article, we explored When Jesus was Born. Today, we’re going to look at how Jesus was born. We’re going to explore nothing less than the incarnation of the only begotten Son of God. (I must say, for a fantastic study on the word “Begotten”, be sure to check out Larry Gabbard’s recent... Continue Reading →
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