In my discussions with others, there is a question that is asked that by its very nature misunderstands the nature of scripture. They will say something like, “Do you take the Bible literally?” For some they say this with scorn…
It is our nature to walk by a standard, as if by some innate instinct we are driven to view our world objectively as we try to make sense of this world. We see this in things like science that…
There is no darkness with God. Therefore, we cannot hold onto darkness and come into the presence of God. And the foremost darkness that binds us and keeps us from God’s presence is our pride. Notice that when Jesus speaks…
On judgment day, those who are not in Jesus will be condemned according to their deeds into eternal punishment away from the Kingdom of God. And in that day, the mouths of those being condemned will be shut; they will…
There are songs that act like a bladed spotlight penetrating, cutting away at the walls I make, cutting deep enough to expose my heart and reveal who I am. In these words I hear the sentiments of myself and see…
And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church Matthew 16:18 On this rock I will build my church The term “church” means “assembly” a term often used of Israel in the Old…
Be careful what you wish for . . . Some will ask if God exists, why doesn’t he make himself completely obvious so that there is no doubt that he exists. They say that this is what they want in…
I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. But…
The moral law of Moses is not abrogated but still demanded, but met in us by Christ and will be fully accomplished in us through Christ, as and when we see him. The ceremonial is also accomplished as the antitype…
Introduction: Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or…
