Take up your cross and follow Me?

Question: “What did Jesus mean when He said, “Take up your cross and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?” Answer:  Let’s begin with what Jesus didn’t mean. Many people interpret “cross” as some burden they must carry in their lives: a strained relationship, a thankless job, a physical illness. With self-pitying pride, they … More Take up your cross and follow Me?

No Christianity, No “Human Rights”

…The only secure basis for human rights, of course, is the Christian belief that humans are created in the image of God… Today’s BreakPoint: No Christianity, No “Human Rights” JOHN STONESTREET WITH ROBERTO RIVERA In July, the U.S. State Department’s “Commission on Unalienable Rights” released a draft report that attempted to provide a grounding for our country’s commitment … More No Christianity, No “Human Rights”

Daily Devotional – Strength in Adversity

AMP and RVR 1960  CONTEXT: Like all “Proverbs” this is a collection of “wise sayings” or as some Bible heading read “Precepts (rules) and Warnings” Proverbs 24:1-9 v.1-2 Do not accommodate or join up with evil people. That is anyone opposed to moral, ethical or civil law, especially if it violates God’s Law.  v.3-4 Wise … More Daily Devotional – Strength in Adversity

Grace to You Series – The Truth About Man

The following 10 articles are from G2Y “Truth About Man” series; I hope they are a blessing to you.  First, the Bad News The Universal Guilty Verdict Man’s Enduring Guilt The Arraignment of Mankind The Indictment of Mankind Sin’s Corruption of Our Character Why No Man Seeks After God Sin’s Corruption of Our Conversation Sin’s … More Grace to You Series – The Truth About Man

Today’s BreakPoint:Why We Support The Philadelphia Statement

To be fair I have only glanced at the “Philadelphia Statement”l my intent here is to point out the biblical reasoning the authors have for supporting it and why I believe, we should at least carefully examine it for ourselves.     Why We Support The Philadelphia Statement JOHN STONESTREET WITH MARIA BAER To paraphrase King Solomon, to … More Today’s BreakPoint:Why We Support The Philadelphia Statement

Pastors Should Impart to Church Members Basic Biblical Teaching That Civil Authority Is Limited

American Pastors Network: Pastors Should Impart to Church Members Basic Biblical Teaching That Civil Authority Is Limited Officials keen to enforce coronavirus-related mandates imposed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf have issued another spate of citations to businesses allegedly in violation, drawing criticism from faith leaders who point out Wolf’s rules were never approved by state … More Pastors Should Impart to Church Members Basic Biblical Teaching That Civil Authority Is Limited