Jesus said, Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. And whoever gives … Continue reading The Men of God
Worship
Yahweh is the Creator God who has invaded history. The Passover; the Exodus; the incarnation; the Crucifixion; and Resurrection have demanded a response of praise to God from His ransomed people. The roots of our English word "worship" go back to a Saxon/English word "weorthscipe," which means "worthship" or "worthiness". The Hebrew language has no … Continue reading Worship
A LEAP OF FAITH?
Is Christian faith a leap into the darkness? Is our belief simply a comforting thought? Is our faith merely an allusion? Is our faith a reaction of our emotional feelings? Faith is a response to evidence, not simply emotions. John wrote his Gospel in order that we can have evidence to know Jesus the Christ, … Continue reading A LEAP OF FAITH?
HOW TO BE SAVED
the question, "What must I do to be saved?" carries some profound implications. First, we see an acknowledgment of being lost. The wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23). Many want to deny their list state and/or the list state of others. This practice does not cause grace to abound (Rom. 6:1), it only leads … Continue reading HOW TO BE SAVED
Great Relationships
God intends for us to go through life together. He created marriage and family (Genesis 2.18; 4.1-2). God also planned the church which was purchased by the blood of His own Son (Acts 20:28). The word "church" or "ekklessia" refers to "a regularly summoned legislative body, assembly" (BDAG Greek Lexicon) at its most basic usage. … Continue reading Great Relationships
Overcome the World
"These things I have spoken to you in order that in me you can have peace. In the world you have tribulation. But be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). The world can be a crazy place. Terrorism scares us. The struggle with depression confuses and frustrates us. Everyday problems are … Continue reading Overcome the World
Reliable?
IS THE NEW TESTAMENT RELIABLE? The New Testament is the most extensively copied set of documents of the ancient world. The number of known Greek manuscripts of the New Testament is approaching 6000. There are over 10,000 copies of the Latin Vulgate and at least 9,300 other early translations, and we have more that 25,000 … Continue reading Reliable?
DOES IT MATTER WHAT YOU BELIEVE?
The moon is pink yellow. The sky is neon. The earth is flat. I could choose to believe these things, but my sincerity would not validate my belief. I would still be wrong. But some say it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you are sincere. I could sincerely believe I paid my … Continue reading DOES IT MATTER WHAT YOU BELIEVE?
Meeting Challenges of Life
Have you ever, been up sick all night to be greeted before dawn with room full of hungry children needing your attention? Have you ever made it home on your last teaspoon of gas only to get 3 bills you can't pay and a notification of an overdraft on your account? Have you ever realized … Continue reading Meeting Challenges of Life
God’s Will
I am not sent a pilgrim here, My heart with earth to fill; But I am here God’s grace to learn, And serve God’s sovereign will. He leads me on through smiles and tears, Grief follows gladness still; But let me welcome both alike, Since both work out his will. No service in itself is … Continue reading God’s Will
Donnie's Dogmatics 