So I heard a quote from an MIT student this week that claimed that our founding fathers included a separation of Church and State so that the latter would not have a "divisive force" on the former (my paraphrase). I have heard and read many things … [Continue reading]
Its only Friday…
April 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I am in a bad mood today. I admit I have fallen into that situation by allowing some outside opinions to affect my judgment. But why wouldn't a person be in a bad mood today? (4-18-14) It is called Good Friday, but it is only good because of … [Continue reading]
The Danger of Abusing the Bible
April 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
We live in an age of biblical illiteracy. To be illiterate is to not be able to read. Another phrase that might help us understand is practical illiteracy. That means that where as a person can read, they don't, so they are practically illiterate. … [Continue reading]
Growing In Wisdom
April 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I always try to be slow to speak about naive or ignorant believers because the more I learn, the more aware I become of how naive and ignorant I was just a short time ago. With that in mind, how naive and ignorant will I view myself in just a few … [Continue reading]
Spurgeon Quotes
April 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
"Oh!" saith the Arminian, "men may be saved if they will." We reply, "My dear sir, we all believe that; but it is just the 'if they will' that is the difficulty. We assert that no man will come to Christ unless he be drawn; nay, we do not assert it, … [Continue reading]
Read and Believe Romans
March 31, 2014 by 19 Comments
I will begin Monday 3-31-14 to read Romans. Please feel free to offer commentary or questions on Romans as we go in the comment section below. The way the site is set up, I must approve all comments so don't worry if it doesn't show immediately. … [Continue reading]
The Old Testament Law and You
February 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There are literally hundreds of laws found in the Old Testament. For a person wanting to obey God, this work is actually insurmountable. For people who have trusted in Christ, this law is still a picture of the holiness of God. And we have come to … [Continue reading]
Women in Ministry
February 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Do you believe the Bible? Acts 2:17-21, a quotation from the book of Joel that clearly speaks of both men and women. And Acts 21:9 where we learn of Philips four daughters who were prophetesses. (This in no way conflicts with the teachings of … [Continue reading]
Why Pastor Friendship?
February 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A little background first. I am not going to attempt to give all the theological ideas behind the call of God to a place of ministry. Rather, I will share the heart attitude I had, and the things about Friendship that soothed those concerns. I … [Continue reading]
Women Deacons
February 10, 2014 by 1 Comment
Yes, it is a biblical idea. David Platt, a well respected pastor from Birmingham, AL recently took on the question. Click here to read about it or Here to watch it. I have long wondered how we miss the word used in Romans 16:1 to describe … [Continue reading]
