Christians have long struggled to understand the various ways the Bible, especially the New Testament, talks about “the world.” In John 16:33, for example, Jesus tells His disciples that “in this world (they) will have trouble,” but to “be of good cheer” because He has “overcome the world.” The Greek word here for “world” is “kosmos,” … More God (Still) Loves His World
At the risk of falling into the current debate over whether Christians should tone down the language and imagery when it comes to their faith, the Bible presents the Incarnation as an act of war against Satan, sin, and death… READ MORE > > >
It’s troubling, says a Christian apologist and author, that large percentages of Catholics, Christians from mainline denominations, and – to a lesser degree – evangelicals believe people can get to heaven even if they don’t believe in God. READ MORE > > >
3 Questions about Regeneration Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley Regeneration is Trinitarian grace, involving the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in one divine act. It is often ascribed to God the Father, to whom the regenerate relate as his children… Keep Reading
The Lord saw that the wickedness (depravity) of man was great on the earth, and that every imagination or intent of the thoughts of his heart were only evil continually. Genesis 6:5 (AMP) This verse is antediluvian, that is pre-Noaic flood. If one looks at the world around us today, it is easy to ask, … More America’s Moral Depravity
Joel 2 CONTEXT: The book of Joel was the telling of God’s judgment upon His chosen people (Israel), the pagan nations that surrounded them, and the eventual outpouring of the Holy Spirit (restoration of God’s people) Acts 2. Matthew Henry breaks chapter 2 down as follows: God’s judgments. (1-14) Exhortations to fasting and prayer; blessings … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/01/21
We share the world with modern pagans who worship the sun—or idolize an imagined primordial Big Bang—so we need to be truth witnesses unto a world drowning in deception and delusion… Source: Transmitting Truth in a Modern Pagan World
Today I thought I would do something a little different. I came across this quote from Puritan Stephen Charnock, and it caused me to pause and think, how true. If God is not eternal, why would we bother shedding our praise, worship, and love upon Him? So today I am just listing (a Bible drill … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/31/21
As hurricane Ida made landfall (and heads towards us in mid Mississippi) I had the thought of how powerful God is. I for one am convinced that God is Sovereign over all things including hurricanes, even if I don’t understand the why. What I do know is we can count on His omnipotent Grace to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/30/21
The Cambridge Dictionary defines Rage as (a period of) extreme or violent anger. It is easy to see this in everyday life with road rage, unbridled vulgar shouting in public places, and violence in our streets. Then there is our pampered youth; they have things called rage rooms, and scream clubs whatever they can be on campuses today. For many it … More Sunday Sermon Series – Forgiveness in an Age of Rage
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