List all the verses that scare people and this one would be near the top: “If we deny him, he will deny us” (2 Tim. 2:12). Having been raised on a diet of Chick Tracts, I used to worry that I might lack the courage to maintain my faith … [Read more]
957. Not One Command From the Law Brings Life
Stop and think about the emphasis that is placed on the topic of faith within our churches and even within multiple religions. Those who believe in a supreme being may often identify themselves as "people of faith." The Apostle Paul stated that the … [Read more]
Does God Accept Me?
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]
Does God Accept Me?
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]
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]
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]
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