The Bible makes some huge claims concerning the beginning of the universe: John 1:3, “All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.” Hebrews 3:4, “Every house is built by someone, and the builder of all things is God.” Colossians 1:16, “For by Him … Continue reading How and Why Did the Universe Begin?

There isn’t a thing in this world I love more than preaching God’s Word. But every day isn’t Sunday and every day isn’t sunny. How can we enjoy every day? Sometimes we long for the way it used to be. However, Ecclesiastes 7:10 says, Do not say, "Why were the old days better than these?" … Continue reading Enjoying today?

You are in the world. Maybe you are entering the workforce or the world of academia. Maybe you are already pursuing your goals. Maybe you are trying to decide your life’s work will be. Maybe your family is struggling. We can never be completely prepared for the unknown world you enter. It is, by its … Continue reading Our Worldview and the Question of God

Everyone has concepts of "fairness", "responsibility", and other moral judgments which govern cultures. Almost without exception we expect individuals, groups, companies, and countries to behave "decently". But why do all cultures have moral expectations?   These moral actions and responsibilities require more than what the natural world can produce. Without God, there is no point … Continue reading God and Morality

I hope to preach the Gospel, teach the Gospel, and train others to do the same. The goal is going to Heaven and bringing as many people with us as we can. No greater goal could be imagined. When God sent His Son into this world, he sent him with this grand purpose. When Jesus … Continue reading Keep Going

How do you know the Bible is inspired? This is an important question. In our age of skepticism, it is especially important that we are able to give concrete and compelling answers to this and other fundamental questions. First, we need to know what we are trying to communicate when we say the word “inspired.”  … Continue reading How Do We Know the Bible is Inspired?

Jude began his letter with the desire to write about the greatness of our “common salvation” (Jd. 3). However, it was painfully obvious that the common salvation could not be enjoyed to the fullest by the Christians because of the incredible sins which were prevalent among God’s people. Christians are aware that the sinfulness of … Continue reading How to Survive in the Midst of Spiritual Sinners–some thoughts from Jude 17-25

In 2010 a group of students at Trinity University in San Antonio petitioned to have the phrase “Year of the Lord” removed from the University’s diploma. The students wrote: “A diploma is a very personal item, and people want to proudly display it in their offices and homes. . . . By having the phrase … Continue reading The Year of My Lord

"Gospel Meetings are a thing of the past". I have heard it said too much. Gospel meetings are a thing for those who love the Gospel. Gospel Meetings are a thing for those who love "Gospel People". Gospel Meetings are a thing for those who love Gospel preaching. Gospel Meetings are a thing for those … Continue reading Love Gospel Meetings