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Capitalism vs. Socialism: Which Does God Support?

February 25, 2020

Is God a Capitalist? American Pastors Network Discusses Capitalism vs. Socialism, as These Economic Issues Become Election Issues Many on both sides of the political coin have reservations about the talk of socialism creeping into the 2020 presidential election conversations. As the topic of socialism has become more prevalent in America, the American Pastors Network (APN) has explored … More Capitalism vs. Socialism: Which Does God Support?

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part XXXVIII

February 24, 2020

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part XXXVIII

Through our Gospel

February 24, 2020

One of the most common arguments against Covenant or Reformed Theology is that it places all the emphasis on God and none on man’s actions. The most frequent example (usually in a sarcastic manner) is so y’all don’t need to evangelize because God deals with all that. My answer is let us READ THE BOOK! … More Through our Gospel

A whore’s forehead!

February 24, 2020

Originally posted on iChristian:
A whore’s forehead! (Thomas Brooks, “The Privy Key of Heaven” 1665)“You have a whore’s forehead, you refuse to be ashamed!” Jeremiah 3:3“Are they ashamed of their loathsome conduct? No, they have no shame at all! They do not even know how to blush!” Jeremiah 6:15 They had sinned away shame–instead of being ashamed of sin. Continuance in sin had…

Burnt Bridges…

February 24, 2020

Originally posted on The Abuse Expose' with Secret Angel:
Burnt bridges… are sometimes hard to restore… but can be rebuilt… and made stronger than before. For when a bridge is burnt… it’s rebuilt from the ground… and that’s how relationships are… when forgiveness is found. For forgiveness is key… while letting all bitterness go… so…

Sunday’s Sermon Series – Civil Government: Part V

February 23, 2020

Continuing our series due to all the ballyhoo going on in congress (and around the world for that matter) as a reminder to everyone just whom is in total control of all things including governments. So for the next couple of months of Sunday’s I am going to run a series of sermons from James … More Sunday’s Sermon Series – Civil Government: Part V

Today in Church History

February 23, 2020

Yield or Suffer Said Diocletian Who was Emperor Diocletian? Diocletian, born Diocles, was a Roman emperor from 284 to 305. Born to a family of low status in Dalmatia, Diocletian rose through the ranks of the military to become Roman cavalry commander to Emperor Carus. After the deaths of Carus and his son Numerian on … More Today in Church History

Saturday’s Military Devotional – LOVE

February 22, 2020

CONTEXT: I found the verses above in my Inbox this week and then started looking into all the articles I had posted about Biblical Love recently; the list was far more extensive than I remembered. So this weeks challenge is to look over these past posts, below, and then answer the questions below. As always … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – LOVE

Worshiping in Pain

February 22, 2020

Worshiping in Pain Brian Fairchild | February 21, 2020 It’s difficult to recall the number of perplexed looks I’ve received over the past two-and-a-half years as I have explained to people my doctoral research project. Some have mused that wrestling with lament for this long must be disheartening. I have experienced the opposite. My intrigue with lament … More Worshiping in Pain

What is the law of Christ?

February 22, 2020

What is the law of Christ? Answer: Galatians 6:2 states, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (emphasis added). What exactly is the law of Christ, and how is it fulfilled by carrying each other’s burdens? While the law of Christ is also mentioned in 1 Corinthians 9:21, the … More What is the law of Christ?