Recently I was listening to a podcast that said young men are becoming emasculated because they live life through a screen. They don’t take risks, they don’t leave home, and they definitely don’t ask girls out on dates. The remedy, apparently, is … [Read more]
The Importance of Scripture Part I
A major obstacle for Christians is not understanding the importance of Scripture. As a result, many are unable to relate to the Bible in a real, meaningful way. Your words are a FLASHLIGHT to light the path ahead of me and keep me from STUMBLING. … [Read more]
956. “The Great Commandment” According to Jesus (But That You Were Never Under)
In Matthew 22, Jesus had just silenced the Sadducees at one of His press conferences. After seeing this, and after a quick huddle with his co-workers, a reporter for the Pharisees couldn't resist a follow-up question in the attempt to test Jesus when … [Read more]
955. Behavioral Changes – How Do You Know if You’ve “Repented” Enough?
If repentance is based upon changes in behavior or if it specifically means to turn from sin, how can someone know they have truly reached a place where they can be defined as one who has attained the required plateau of having repented? Turning from … [Read more]
Which Bible Commentaries Are Grace Based?
As a young preacher preparing to preach, I needed to take care that I didn’t say anything stupid. For this reason, I would check my sermon notes against one or two of my favorite Bible commentaries. I considered these commentaries guard … [Read more]
954. Religion’s Well-Meant Bent to Misrepresent How to Repent
John stood in the middle of a river calling for Jewish people to repent—because the kingdom of heaven was at hand—and to be cleansed with water. Although there is no record of the Pharisees being baptized by John, they also were not surprised or … [Read more]
The Two Books Your Pastor Reads
My dad was a pastor and when he died young I inherited all his books, Bibles and commentaries. When I became a pastor, I bought more Bibles and commentaries. I have quite the library. Your pastor might not have a lot of books, but I can almost … [Read more]
953. Question: “How Can I Properly Interpret Bible Context?”
Many interpretations of scripture are rooted from a certain mindset. Assumptions about certain things related to the Bible and its content can lead to a point of view which may or may not be true. Bible verses that get singled out and quoted without … [Read more]
Keywords of Grace and Law
Every Bible teaching, sermon or message you have ever heard has been one of three kinds: law-based, grace-based, or a mixture of grace and law. A law-based interpretation puts the emphasis on you and your works, while a grace-based … [Read more]
952. Fleeing From Falling into the Forlorn Futility of Frequent Forgiveness
When we talk about the once-for-all forgiveness found in the one sacrifice through the blood of Jesus, we'll often notice a variety of spiritual muscle spasms from those who had a (1) particular Bible verse taken out of context and pounded into them … [Read more]
THE RISK OF GIVING
Giving is a risk, but a great risk. It is the risk of becoming part of something larger than yourself or what you are capable of doing on your own. “How blessed is God! And what a blessing He is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes … [Read more]
951. Forgiveness Assured for All Time – The High Priest Sat Down
If a believer in Christ becomes tempted to ask God for more forgiveness over and over, this is a sign they have not yet come to realize the plenitude of God's forgiveness that came through the one sacrifice of Jesus. It implies a lack of confidence … [Read more]
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