A Facebook friend of mine, Steve Wolfgang, shared this bit of wisdom and warning from the past the other day. I was convicted and encouraged by it so I thought I would share it will all of you. I hope you benefit from it as I have. "Christians, do you read the Bible in your … Continue reading Bible Reading
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Never Too Late To Do The Right Thing
The LORD the said to Joshua, "Today I have rolled away the disgrace of Egypt from you." Therefore, that place is still called Gilgal today. Joshua 5:9 Christian Standard Bible In Joshua 5 we read about when Israel had come into the promise land to conquer it. But, before they can begin the conquest a … Continue reading Never Too Late To Do The Right Thing
Are We Secularizing Our Children?
I came across this article the other day on Facebook, and I wanted to share it with all of you. Food for thought here! Are We Secularizing Our Children? Sewell Hall Several years ago, a Christian who was the president of a large state university stated his belief that students do not lose their faith … Continue reading Are We Secularizing Our Children?
Upcoming Gospel Meeting in Alamogordo, NM
I will be heading to New Mexico this weekend to begin a gospel meeting with the 25th and Hawaii Ave. church of Christ. The meeting will run from October 22nd until the 26th. If you are in the area or know someone who is, you are invited to attend!
You Have to Go Backward to Go Forward
Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=705492611619550&set=pcb.705492648286213 Having recently preached through the Sermon on the Mount, taught Hebrews, and am currently teaching Revelation, I've learned that sometimes to understand the Bible, you have to go "backward" to go "forward." So much of the New Testament is predicated upon a familiarity with the Old Testament. For example, John alludes to … Continue reading You Have to Go Backward to Go Forward
32,850 SERMONS LATER
This arrived in my inbox this morning and I thought I'd pass it along. As a preacher once said, I will let you make the application from the implication. Several years ago a reader of The British Weekly wrote this provocative letter to the editor: "Dear Sir: It seems ministers feel their sermons are very important and … Continue reading 32,850 SERMONS LATER
Why Some Are Not Asked
I came across this quote from brother R.L. Whiteside (1869-1951) the other day. Gives us all something to think about. Happy is the person whose conduct does not raise a question in the minds of others as to where he stands. Some people never have to answer the question, “Will you have a drink with … Continue reading Why Some Are Not Asked
The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible – Jack P. Lewis
Here is a lecture that was given by Dr. Jack P. Lewis on the inspiration and authority of the Bible. It was uploaded by the YouTube channel the Progressive Primitivist. Dr. Lewis was a Christian who taught at the Harding School of Theology. We worked on the NIV translation committee and thoroughly understood the doctrine … Continue reading The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible – Jack P. Lewis
We Worship an Unchanging God
Every morning I receive in my inbox a verse of the day from the makers of my Bible study software. This morning was Malachi 3:6, I appreciate that this verse was sent to me on this Lord's day because it reminded me, and all of us, that we do not worship a philosophy, a system … Continue reading We Worship an Unchanging God
Staying Faithful
I was reading through the first letter to Timothy recently and was impressed with how much time Paul spends on Timothy's private spiritual life. I think the reason for this is plain. You will not make it far in preaching and teaching the Gospel if your walk with God is a mess. Paul, ever the … Continue reading Staying Faithful
Preach The Text 