Qot Questions of the Week
What are the most common things people think are in the Bible that are not actually in the Bible? Why is justification by faith such an important doctrine?
What are the most common things people think are in the Bible that are not actually in the Bible? Why is justification by faith such an important doctrine?
At the end of March, the Associates for Biblical Research published a curse. While that may seem a strange thing to do, it wasn’t their curse. The curse was written in Hebrew, inscribed on a small leaden amulet (or tablet). It was found in 2019 among materials previously excavated on Israel’s Mt. Ebal… READ MORE > > >
Can you imagine the national backlash if the sign read Fasting from Blackness? This is not only UNBIBLICAL, it is just plain stupid. It has nothing to do with Christianity, the Gospel, or the indwelling Holy Spirit’s Guidance. First United Church of Oak Park is a merger of two liberal denominations: Church of Christ and United … More No celebration of anything ‘white’ in the lead-up to Resurrection Day
Question: “What was the star of Bethlehem?” Answer: The star of Bethlehem is associated with the birth of Christ and the visit of the magi (wise men) as recorded in Matthew 2:1–12. The text implies the star of Bethlehem appeared only to the magi in the East (most likely the area of Persia, or modern-day Iran). There is … More “What was the star of Bethlehem?”
Psalm 138 CONTEXT: Most modern Bibles have some heading that gives us a theme for this Psalm. All agree it is a Psalm of David and most have a heading something like “A Grateful Heart”. Spurgeon’s general comments as follows: In full confidence, David is prepared to own his God before the gods of the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/29/2021
Although we differ in our opinions on the use of the NIV ( disagree it is a quality translation). the process used here is sound. If you want to know how to start to read the Bible, I provide many tips and some resources in this post to help you. Source: How to Start to … More How to Start to Read the Bible
There’s a section in John Calvin’s two-volume edition of his Institutes of the Christian Religion called “John Calvin to the Reader.” In just four short pages, Calvin provides many insights and takeaways on success. Here are five of those takeaways. 1. We should not presume Source: Insights on Success from John Calvin
Part of Christian discipleship means that disciples of Jesus should carry their own cross as they follow Jesus. But what does this mean? Continued at Source: Take Up Your Cross
Psalm 39 CONTEXT Matthew Henry’s Commentary reads: David seems to have been in a great strait when he penned this psalm, and, upon some account or other, very uneasy; for it is with some difficulty that he conquers his passion, and composes his spirit himself to take that good counsel which he had given to … More Sunday Sermon Series – The Mute Christian
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