This is an interesting verse found two verses into the what is commonly referred to as the “Hero’s of Faith” portion of the Book of Hebrews. The writer of Hebrews has just finished telling us about two great men of “faith” Able and Enoch when he shifts gears and writes this. So first things first … More Without Faith
How many of you have heard someone say they are an atheist and that they “do not believe in God”? Do you know that their statement is totally unbiblical? This past Sunday we visited with Pastor Don Elbourne and the folks at Lakeshore Baptist Church I do not remember how the Sunday school discussion got … More God does not believe in Atheists
JIM SCOTT ORRICK Perseverance of the Saints SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 The following article is taken from the chapter on Perseverance in Jim Scott Orrick’s upcoming book, Mere Calvinism. Used by permission. The Danger of Doctrinal Reduction The doctrine of perseverance is like a golden crown that adorns the glorious body of God’s sovereign grace. There are more than a few … More Perseverance of the Saints
Quickened means: made alive; revived; vivified; reinvigorated The psalmist is saying in effect it is your Law, your Holy Word Lord, that makes me live life to the fullest each day. How is this possible only by reading and meditating upon the Word of God daily. Look at verse 92 from the (AMP) below; If … More Quicken ME
Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on October 7, 2015. … More Is Calling on the Lord’s Name All It Takes to Be Saved?
So you think you have the call to the ministry. Are you sure? Have you really checked all the boxes on the checklist. God has some very strict expectations and standards for His servants in this capacity. Should it be anything less, after all is you are a Pastor/Elder He has given you charge (care) … More Called to Minister., Really?
JULY 12, 2019 BY STEVE REBUS If you feel your tongue itch to talk nonsense! (Charles Spurgeon) “To the Law and to the Testimony! If they do not speak according to this Word, it is because there is no light in them.” Isaiah 8:20 Take care never to impute the vain follies of your imagination to … More If you feel your tongue itch to talk nonsense!
If you have never read this classic, I highly recommend you use the link I provided to do so. – Mike Dan Graves, MSL Edwards Preached on Sinners in God’s Angry Hands All you that never passed under a great change of heart by the mighty power of the Spirit of God upon your souls; … More Edwards Preached on Sinners in God’s Angry Hands
Question: “What does it mean to pray,?” The world we live in demands that, it is all about us, about what we want and desire supersedes all else. Unfortunately many ‘Christians’ fall into that trap of buying into this unbiblical mentality. I have and will continue … More “Thy will be done”
Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to live worthy of the calling you have received, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you … More Worthy of the Calling
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