As I was driving to worship on Sunday, I turned the radio to the local station airing the worship of a local Lutheran church. What I heard didn’t sound like what I was familiar with. The language was English, but… Read More ›
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GOD RESCUES THE FAITHFUL
A favorite Psalm says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” – Psalm 50:15 In the context, we learn that Israel scrupulously brought sacrifices that meant nothing. It was out… Read More ›
OUR GOD IS NOT LIKE US
“You thought that I was just like you” – Psalm 50:21 Some things are equal: equal in value or price. We “compare apples to apples”. We know “all men are created equal” by God. Knowing when things are equal keeps… Read More ›
GUIDEPOST CHRISTIANITY
I have seen the little booklets in the foyers of churches alongside favorite tracks on salvation and church organization. The title of this little but influential publication is Guidepost. Here is a description of its founding and mission: “Guideposts is… Read More ›
MOVIES TO MISS: BORAT
Read why Borat is not appropriate entertainment for Christians. The movie is so raunchy that the review is not recommended for children. It is my opinion that Christians should never see and support such filth. Borat mocks “Mr. Jesus”; his… Read More ›
AGNOSTICISM ON THE RISE
“18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them…. Read More ›
BEWARE THE INTERPRETATION
“But know this first of all, that no prophecy ofScripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation,” – 2 Pt.1:20 In Daniel Wallace’s very informative book on Greek Grammar, under his section on prepositions, he devotes almost the entire discussion… Read More ›
SPIRITUAL AMNESIA
“And if you forget the Lord your God and go after other gods and serve them and worship them, I solemnly warn you today that you shall surely perish.” – Deut. 8:19 Years ago there was a humorous Saturday Night… Read More ›
WHAT IS "OBEDIENCE OF FAITH"?
Paul wrote, “. . .we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name’s sake” (Rom. 1:5; cf. 16:26). What exactly is “obedient faith”? First, it is the same thing… Read More ›
EVERYONE IS SUBJECT TO THE LAW OF CHRIST
Richard Mansel has a good article Is Everyone Subject to the Law of Christ. He addresses an important subject because there are many well-meaning, but misguided, Christians who say that only Christians are accountable to the Law of Christ. They… Read More ›
A Conquering Faith 