As it seems we are beginning to go back to normal life a bit with school opening, we are troubled with worries but filled with hope. Hope does not put to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. For while we are … Continue reading Hope
Ready to Go Back to School??
It’s back to school time! What does that mean for us now? We don’t know but it probably involves a lot of hand sanitizer, social distancing, and anxiety. All we can do is prepare as best we can for whatever might happen. Are you prepared? Prepare for the future by trusting the One who holds … Continue reading Ready to Go Back to School??
Pray for Your Leaders
“Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17). Christians, we need to pray. We pray for everyone. We pray for those who persecute us (Matt. 5:4; Lk. 6:28). We pray for people to be restored (2 Cor. 13:9). We pray for Christians in general (Col. 1:3, 9). We pray that Christians will grow (2 Thess. 1:11). We … Continue reading Pray for Your Leaders
Please Don’t Go: Thoughts on Galatians 1:6ff
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Please Don’t Go: Thoughts on Galatians 1:6ff
“Please don’t go. Don’t go away.” As long as we are in this world, we will struggle with temptations to leave God. “When, then, the flesh resists, the soul must be intent upon God, and if results do not follow, let not faith fail. And if the enticements of the flesh come upon us, … Continue reading Please Don’t Go: Thoughts on Galatians 1:6ff
Origin of Sin
The world is filled with sin. There is absolutely no denying sin’s presence on every channel and in every selfie. We know sin is here, but where did sin begin? This is a difficult question. “Man proceeded spotless from God’s hand; therefore, he may not shift the blame for his sins to the Creator" … Continue reading Origin of Sin
Origin of Sin
“Man proceeded spotless from God’s hand; therefore, he may not shift the blame for his sins to the Creator.”[1] The world is filled with sin. There is absolutely no denying sin’s presence on every channel and in every selfie. We know sin is here, but where did sin begin? This is a difficult question. SUPERNATURAL … Continue reading Origin of Sin
FAKE NEWS OR GOOD NEWS
Fake Good News? We hear a lot of news every day, but we always have to ask “is this fake news?” Can we rely on the news media? Can we even rely on ourselves? How can we know what is going on if we can’t see for ourselves? We would find a lot more … Continue reading FAKE NEWS OR GOOD NEWS
Is the Church Christ’s Kingdom?
Is the church the same thing as the kingdom? Is the church Christ's kingly realm? One of the interesting points of interest in George Eldon Ladd’s work is his distinction between the Kingdom and the church. Ladd acknowledged his position was different than Augustine (New Testament Theology, 103), Augustin (104), and Vos (110). Ladd argued … Continue reading Is the Church Christ’s Kingdom?
Every First Day of the Week?
The “first day of the week” is Sunday. In the ancient world, it would have been another workday. But for Christians, the first day of the week is a special day on which we gather to participate in the Lord's Supper. Why is it we gather on every first day of the week? Here are … Continue reading Every First Day of the Week?
Donnie's Dogmatics 