I will start this column out with a disclaimer. This week’s column is not a commentary on the recent elections. It is not a commentary on any political party or candidate. This week’s column looks at Biblical prophecy and what it says about the United States. Some prophecy teachers attempt to read the United States … Continue reading The Future of America
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Prophecy Concerns of October 2026
As October 2026 came to a close, one thing became increasingly apparent: the world is moving through a period of extraordinary uncertainty. Wars, threats of additional conflicts, diplomatic negotiations, economic changes, and developments surrounding Jerusalem continue to remind Bible-believing Christians of the prophetic Scriptures. For those watching the signs of the times, October provided plenty … Continue reading Prophecy Concerns of October 2026
The Final Judgment
From my desk, I can look out my window and see the county courthouse clock tower. Many county offices are inside the courthouse, but the entire second floor is the court area. Sometimes people plead guilty; sometimes they plead not guilty. Trials, plea deals, and civil and criminal cases are handled inside those walls. I’ve … Continue reading The Final Judgment
6,000 Years. 48 Years.
Genesis 2:22-25, “And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave … Continue reading 6,000 Years. 48 Years.
Spiritual Maturity Stages
The Bible uses the terms babes, young men, fathers, elders, children, and several others to indicate where a person is in their spiritual maturity. As time goes by after a person’s salvation, God expects them to grow spiritually. Immediately after salvation, we are spiritual babes. We don’t know a whole lot; we do things we … Continue reading Spiritual Maturity Stages
What About The Children?
Decades ago, while pastoring a previous church, some interesting things happened. A few weeks after starting at the church, I was there alone and decided to snoop around. There I was looking through closets and other storage areas. Everything was what you would expect stored inside a church. A lot of seasonal decorations, costumes, and … Continue reading What About The Children?
What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You
Years ago, I played in a church basketball league. For this particular game, I had the keys to the building in which we were going to play. I arrived about two hours early. It had snowed about an inch and a half that day, and the parking lot had not yet been plowed. I parked … Continue reading What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You
Reconciliation
When reading or studying the Bible, it is always helpful to note when God repeats Himself. Look for the same words or phrases that are duplicated over the span of a few verses or a chapter. On a broader scale, a word study throughout the Bible can be very interesting. Pick a word, then look … Continue reading Reconciliation
The Fruits of Saving Faith
When a person places faith in the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ as their only means of salvation, they are saved (John 3:14-19, 36; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:28; Romans 4:5; Galatians 2:16; John 5:24; Acts 16:30-31; Titus 3:5). At the moment of salvation, a person receives the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 8:9; Titus 3:5-6; … Continue reading The Fruits of Saving Faith
Who Is The Final Authority?
When someone goes to a restaurant, they want to see a smile on the waitress's face. They desire a server who is friendly, professional, clean, knowledgeable about the menu, and quick to notice that drinks are running low. Now, instead of a waitress coming to your table to take your order, here comes the dishwasher. … Continue reading Who Is The Final Authority?
