Jesus said, "Take, eat; this is my body" and "this is my blood" in Matthew 26:26-28. What does it mean? Is that really Jesus' body? Is that really Jesus blood? There are three positions put forth to answer those questions. First, some have said that this means Jesus is actually physically there. This doctrine is … Continue reading Where is Jesus During the Lord’s Supper?
Month: August 2018
The Son of God
The high priest said to him, “I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.’ ‘You have said it,’ Jesus told him” (Matthew 26:63–64). But what does it mean to call Jesus the “Son of God”? Does it mean that God the Father created … Continue reading The Son of God
JESUS ABOVE FAMILY? MATTHEW 10:37-39
To be Jesus’ disciple, we must love him more than our family or ourselves. INTRODUCTION TO THE TEXT General Douglas MacArthur: And 20 years after, on the other side of the globe, again the filth of murky foxholes, the stench of ghostly trenches, the slime of dripping dugouts; those boiling suns of relentless heat, those … Continue reading JESUS ABOVE FAMILY? MATTHEW 10:37-39
Glory to God in the Highest!
There was a time when the Word had not yet taken on flesh (Jn. 1:1), but we live on this side of the incarnation (Jn. 1:14). We live on this side of Jesus' sacrifice. "By this will, we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once and for all" (Heb. … Continue reading Glory to God in the Highest!
The Necessity and Distinction of the Divine and Human Natures in the Communicatio Idiomatum for Atonement
How is it possible for the human nature and divine nature to exist in the one person of Jesus so that the sins of mankind could be atoned, and God’s righteous demands could be satisfied? The existence of human and divine natures in the person of Jesus is the only way in which the … Continue reading The Necessity and Distinction of the Divine and Human Natures in the Communicatio Idiomatum for Atonement
Jesus–The Word
What do you think about Jesus? I’m afraid Jesus may not be the priority and center of your life because you don’t realize just how great Jesus is. In order to understand how great Jesus is, John began by telling us where Jesus came from. We gauge a person by where they are from. If … Continue reading Jesus–The Word
Under the Influences?
We are influenced in many ways. “Do not be deceived, ‘Bad company corrupts good morals” (1 Cor. 15:33). “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm” (Prov. 13:20). Our families and neighbors that influence us greatly. The eras and locations in which people are born incredibly influence the … Continue reading Under the Influences?
SPEAKING IN TONGUES AND OTHER MIRACLES
Speaking in tongues is a prominent image in today’s religious landscape. The presence of “tongue speaking” in the New Testament has convinced many that they should speak in tongues today. Many will go so far as to say that unless one “speaks in tongues,” he or she isn’t saved. There are three positions on the … Continue reading SPEAKING IN TONGUES AND OTHER MIRACLES
My Way?
Sinatra sang, "I Did It My Way." The song begins softly, "And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain. My friend, I'll say it clear, I'll state my case, of which I'm certain. I've lived a life that's full. I traveled each and ev'ry highway. And more, much more than … Continue reading My Way?
The Barbados Song
While in college at Freed-Hardeman, Jessie and I went on a mission trip to the tiny island nation of Barbados. The island nation was made up of very nice tourist areas and not so nice areas where most of the people lived. We knocked doors all day and we met for worship at night. I … Continue reading The Barbados Song
Donnie's Dogmatics 