How Could a Sovereign, Good God Allow Suffering?

Another perspective on an age old question.  How Could a Sovereign, Good God Allow Suffering? by Jerod Gilcher | May 19, 2020 The sovereignty of God is a challenging truth to grasp. It is difficult to accept the reality that God has ordained and arranged every moment of our lives, including those filled with pain … More How Could a Sovereign, Good God Allow Suffering?

Examining the “10 needs we must understand and live after choosing to serve the Lord” Part 2

One of my posts on 28 April, was entitled COVID-19 Is a Slow-Motion 9/11 in it Pastor Sam Rohrer of the American Pastors Network set forth 10 definitive needs every “Christian” must understand and live by after choosing to serve the Lord. I thought I would look at each one individually over the next two weeks. … More Examining the “10 needs we must understand and live after choosing to serve the Lord” Part 2

Examining the “10 needs we must understand and live after choosing to serve the Lord” Part 1

One of my posts on 28 April, was entitled COVID-19 Is a Slow-Motion 9/11 in it Pastor Sam Rohrer of the American Pastors Network set forth 10 definitive needs every “Christian” must understand and live by after choosing to serve the Lord. I thought I would look at each one individually over the next two weeks. … More Examining the “10 needs we must understand and live after choosing to serve the Lord” Part 1

Dread vs. Desire

Lo que el impío teme, eso le vendrá; Pero a los justos les será dado lo que desean. (RVR 1960) CONTEXT:  Unlike most books and chapters of the bible putting this one in context is hard because Chapter 10 is a collection of wise sayings of Solomon. Yet it does help to look at the preceding … More Dread vs. Desire

What Was God’s Purpose in the Cross?

 R.C. Sproul Apr 01, 2020 What Was God’s Purpose in the Cross? The doctrine of limited atonement (also known as “definite atonement” or “particular redemption”) says that the atonement of Christ was limited (in its scope and aim) to the elect; Jesus did not atone for the sins of everybody in the world. In my denomination, we examine young … More What Was God’s Purpose in the Cross?

The Puritans’ Passion for Doctrinal Purity

I often hear today modern evangelicals saying things like, ‘oh doctrine is not so important as…’ It leaves me wondering if they even understand what doctrine is: Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language defined it thus:  DOCTRINE, noun [Latin , to teach.] 1. In a general sense, whatever is taught. Hence, a principle or position in … More The Puritans’ Passion for Doctrinal Purity

Easter

Easter is about the power of God, His hatred of sin and His great love for an undeserving mankind What’s Easter all about? What does this solemn yet celebratory week say about God? About Jesus? To mankind? And what difference should Easter make in our lives today? Easter week is the most sacred of all … More Easter