Last week this column was a call to repentance. This week I hope to address a problem that seems to be rampant among Christians today - not believing the Bible. Back in 1987, I visited a church in Georgia. The Pastor preached out of several New Testament passages. His main thrust was why these verses … Continue reading The Bible – The Absolute Authority
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What To Do; What To Do
"For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I." - The Apostle Paul, Romans 7:15. Christian, have you felt inadequate? Doing the things you should not do and not doing the things you should? Well, from the above quote, the Apostle … Continue reading What To Do; What To Do
What Has God Done With The Law?
The law, you know the ten commandments and the seemingly endless list of dos and don'ts that people think appear throughout the Bible. What has God done with the law? Handling of the law varies from church to church, and person to person. Some churches regulate nearly every aspect of someone's life, while others seem … Continue reading What Has God Done With The Law?
Christian Are You In Debt?
Before we begin, this week's column is not about money. There will be no talk of any program to show you how to pay off your creditors quickly or an advertisement for a low-interest loan. I have never understood how borrowing money gets someone out of debt. The Apostle Paul does talk about Christians being … Continue reading Christian Are You In Debt?
Why Should God Let You Into Heaven?
Without getting into a sizeable theological debate on the several different judgments the Bible talks about, let us assume, come judgment day, God asks you a straightforward question, "Why should I let you into heaven?" What would your answer be? Let us examine what would be some of the more popular answers. "I was a … Continue reading Why Should God Let You Into Heaven?
Sitting, Standing, Running, Rising
When reading the events of and surrounding the Crucifixion of Christ, it is interesting to watch how people respond. The self-righteousness of Caiaphas, the High Priest, as he refuses to put the blood money that came from the treasury back into the coffers. Governor Pilate as he struggles with his agonizing question, “What is truth?” … Continue reading Sitting, Standing, Running, Rising
Easter The Holiday
Easter has always been an intriguing holiday for me. Not what the holiday is about; the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, but how people celebrate the day. By saying how people celebrate the day, I am not talking about bunnies and eggs; I am referring to how some will give the day reverence, yet ignore its … Continue reading Easter The Holiday
Ever own a lemon?
A few years back we owned two vehicles with a combined total of over 700,000 miles. Each of them had over 300,000 miles apiece. Those that know me know this to be miraculous because my mechanical skills rate about a 1.5 on a scale of ten. Those two vehicles, a minivan, and an economy car … Continue reading Ever own a lemon?
Another shooting
"It is a gun problem.” “It is a mental health issue.” Those two quotes were coming out of the mouths of pundits in one form or another since the school shooting in Parkland Florida faster than Olympic downhill skiers going down the slopes. Years ago, my first visit to a heart doctor was a good … Continue reading Another shooting
What do you want to be?
“A fireman!” “A doctor!” “A football player.” “President!” “A policeman!” “King of the whole world!” “A scientist.” Ask a group of ten-year-olds, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and you will hear these and a wellspring of other answers. If you look closely, those answers are more suited for the question, … Continue reading What do you want to be?
Preacher's Point 