Hermeneutics, History and Moralismm – 04/24/2024

. Sola Scriptura would be the anthem of most evangelicals. It was the crushing blow of the Reformation, after all. But what implications does this conviction have upon the way we actually study our Bibles? And how we live our lives? Does Your Hermeneutic Hold to Sola Scriptura? We see around us every day the growth of … More Hermeneutics, History and Moralismm – 04/24/2024

Devotional Thought “Example” – 04/03/2024

delayed posting due to internet issues I seem stuck with my last few posts and today’s post all dealing with similar themes. The connection between “Rogue”, “Biblical Preaching & Teaching” and our devotional today can be summed up by the quotes below: “A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple … More Devotional Thought “Example” – 04/03/2024

Devotional Thought- “Rogue”- 04/02/2024

a person, organization, or country that does not behave in the usual or acceptable way: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rogue CONTEXT: PSALM 16 PSALM 16:2 OVERVIEW: In this psalm’s movement from cry for help to affirmation of God’s rule and blessings, the reformers, propelled by Peter’s apostolic warrant in Acts 2, find the acts of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. Even the psalm’s title—for all our exegetes except Calvin—authorizes … More Devotional Thought- “Rogue”- 04/02/2024

Resurrection Sunday -Sermon Plus… – 03/31/2024

ACTS 26:8 . SERMON . The Resurrection; its Relevance Today A Sermon on the Resurrection from Acts 17:18 PRAYER Thank God for Christ’s Resurrection RELATED Lamb of God sacrificed on Passover; In tomb on Feast of Unleavened Bread; Resurrected on Feast of First Fruits – American Minute with Bill Federer He is Risen! “I know … More Resurrection Sunday -Sermon Plus… – 03/31/2024

Devotional Thought – “Evildoers” – 03/27/2024

The Bible is clear, “true believers” are to have no part in “worldly” affairs. However, this does not mean we are to abstain from the world completely. To completely separate ourselves from the world in every aspect would mean disregarding the Biblical commands to Make Disciples and to Render unto Caesar… The exposition of our … More Devotional Thought – “Evildoers” – 03/27/2024

Weekly worship attendance or ‘almost weekly,’

Gallup: About one-third of Americans attend worship weekly or ‘almost weekly,’ a drop from 2001-03 By Mark A. Kellner – The Washington Times – Monday, March 25, 2024 The percentage of Americans who attend weekly worship services has fallen sharply over the past 20 years, a new Gallup poll shows. Thirty percent of respondents said they attend services weekly or … More Weekly worship attendance or ‘almost weekly,’

Devotional Thought – “Influence” – 03/26/2024

When folks speak about “Influence and Influencers” in today’s high-tech world they are referring to those with a social media presence that affects upawards of millions. The chart below shows just how important social media presence is, those with less than 500 followers and at least 25% engagement per post (I/we are in this category) … More Devotional Thought – “Influence” – 03/26/2024

Friday’s Feature Quote and Devotional – “Pride” – 03/22/2024

Our quotes today express the vast differences between man’s view and the Biblical view of Pride. Vain-glory, self-delight and prideIn practical piety, there is no greater mistakethan the persuasion that if we are pleased withourselves–that God is also pleased with us. Vain-glory, self-delight and pride—blind, bewilder, and intoxicate! On the other hand–shame for our own … More Friday’s Feature Quote and Devotional – “Pride” – 03/22/2024