We are all guilty of using cliches on occasion. Things like only time will tell, time flies, fit as a fiddle are all examples of everyday cliches. They naturally become part of our conversation without us thinking much about it. But what about cliches that have found their way seemingly into everyday evangelical conversations. Are … More The Danger of Christian Clichés
The reproach a dying woman addressed to John Newton “You often spoke to me of Christ, but oh you did not tell me enough about my danger.” -Robert Murray M’Cheyne As noted, the above quote is attributed to one of John Newton’s letters as referred to by Robert Murray M’Cheyne, although I could not verify … More Sunday Sermon Series – 01/30/2022
Pastor John MacArthur preached a sermon Sunday at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, about biblical sexuality. The sermon was posted online, but YouTube removed the video and labeled it “hate speech.” It was later re-uploaded to YouTube, but in its initial move, YouTube did officially label it as hate speech. Read More at Source: YouTube … More YouTube Removes John MacArthur’s Most Recent Sermon After ‘Hate Speech’ Violation
In his introduction to the Fall 2021 edition of The Master’s Seminary Journal, John MacArthur writes: Here is the key lesson that runs like a powerful current through everything the Bible says about the New Birth: Eternal life is not a prize for being good. It is not a reward for those who try harder. … More Of Water and the Spirit
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
Here is a 13 part series, first published in June 2018, from John MacArthur’s Grace to You Ministries entitled Keeping the Faith. Note some of the words used in the titles Judge, Discrimination, Humility, Discern are those likely on the hit list of “bad” words for the woke culture of today. Yet the bible says … More Keeping the Faith
1 Peter 2 Christ: The Living Stone “Coming to [Christ] as to a living stone” (1 Pet. 2:4). Jesus is the only source of eternal life and the foundation upon which the church is built. Peter’s description of Christ as “a living stone” is paradoxical because stones aren’t alive. In fact, we sometimes speak of something … More Devotional Thought for Today – 07/03/2021
John 14:6; 17:17 With truth being so subjective today in the mainstream I thought it appropriate to look at what truth really is, or at least should be for true Christians and non-believers alike. I have posted much on these verses (see below) in the past so today I offer an excellent article from Pastor … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/24/2021
JAMES 2 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments: All professions of faith are vain, if not producing love and justice to others. (1-13) The necessity of good works to prove the sincerity of faith, which otherwise will be of no more advantage than the faith of devils. (14-26) Our text for today comes at the end of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/10/2021
James 1 I have written or posted about this verse more than once over the years (see below) primarily because I believe the Bible is true and as such 1 Peter 4:10 demands I take action. Of course, as always context is critical, this past Saturday’s Devotional has the chapter breakdown from Matthew Henry’s commentary. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/08/2021
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