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No Other Book Part 2: Authority of Scripture
Why should we do with the Bible tells us to do? Most people don’t even consider what God thinks about their actions. They just do whatever they want. But Christians are called by the Bible to live a certain way. … Continue reading
No Other Book Part 1: Inspiration of Scripture
People question the Bible’s composition, transmission, and whether there are books missing. This series adds reason to faith concerning the Scriptures for every believer. It is also designed to give you loads of information that you can give to those … Continue reading
How It Was Made Part 2: The New Testament
As we continue to look at how the Bible was made, today I am focusing on how the New Testament was made. Even more than the Old Testament, people argue over whether or not the New Testament has the right … Continue reading
How It Was Made Part 1: The Old Testament
For the next six weeks or so, I want to discuss three essential issues to understanding the Scriptures, how we got them, why they are authoritative, and if anything is missing. Regularly Christians deal with these issues in the world. … Continue reading
Control Freak
Kings, shires, knights, even the Crusades! What do you think of when you hear “sovereign” or “kingdom”? For me, it’s the medieval ages with castles, peasants, and kings jockeying for power. What does a kingdom look like now? Countries and … Continue reading
Divine Word Smorgasbord
All around you brothers and sisters in the midst of the morning sunrise gently whisper to one another, “He is risen!” while their counterparts respond, “He is risen indeed!” The common Church greeting part of a beautifully woven orchestra of … Continue reading
A Vast Kingdom
Deep in the sand and muddy waters half a man reflects off the surface of the Jordan River. With fists in the air and a loud voice announcing repentance for all, this prophet reminding everyone of Elijah and his friends … Continue reading
Sin, An Alien Among Us
Have you ever noticed all the personification in the Bible? Personification is a literary device authors use to give human traits to inhuman things. Sin is an interesting example. It’s viewed in several passages almost like a force or a … Continue reading
Who Are We?
In the church I hear all kinds of different explanations of who and what a Christian is. From the simplistic to the complex, some are accurate and some are not. But what does it mean to be a Christian? How … Continue reading
Salvation Pinned Down?
As Jack walked across the street, cars screeched to a halt. He turned to see a taxi inches away from his legs. The driver laid on his horn, the last straw for Jack. He pounded the hood with both fists … Continue reading