Karma
I have seen “karma” referenced numerous times on Facebook, so I thought it would be good to see what the Bible says about the subject. “Karma” is a concept in Hinduism and Buddhism that says the sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence are viewed as deciding their fate in […]
Outbursts of Wrath
“Wrath” is defined as “passion (as if breathing hard).” Thayer adds that it means “the rage with which the man pants and swells.” Vine offers that it is a more agitated condition of the feelings, an outburst of wrath from inward indignation — it quickly blazes up and quickly subsides, though that is not necessarily […]
Daniel’s Seventy Weeks #3
It has been shown that Daniel’s seventy weeks divided into seven weeks, sixty-two weeks, and one week could not have literally been 490 years (a “year for a day” which would equal 70 x 7 or 490). This would have covered the time of the beginning of the first seven weeks (Cyrus’ edict allowing the […]
The Perverted Gospel
Paul wrote to the Galatians to try to keep them faithful to the gospel. He opened with some harsh words: “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert […]
Dramas, Plays, and Skits
A trend that I have noticed over the past several years is more emphasis being put on dramas, plays, and skits than on learning lessons from the Bible in Vacation Bible Schools. Denominations have incorporated these techniques for decades, along with institutional churches, but now they are appearing among conservative churches of Christ. There are […]
The Gospels and Matthew 19:9
During my time of preaching, I have encountered Christians teaching that the gospels do not apply as part of the New Covenant. Said another way, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are a part of the Old Covenant which was nailed to the cross when Jesus died (Ephesians 2:14-16; Colossians 2:14; Hebrews 10:9). The ramification of […]
Personal Responsibility
Christians have a serious responsibility to ensure that we only do what God wants. Knowing that we will be judged, we had better make sure that we are doing all of the Lord’s will (Romans 14:12). We would do well if all children of God had the same kind of attitude that Joshua had when […]
Heaven in the Home
God’s first institution was marriage. Genesis 2:24 says, “For this cause a man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.” God has always intended that the marriage bond would produce love and companionship between a man and his wife. The couple that solemnly […]
Daniel’s Seventy Weeks #2
Daniel saw the time was near for the fulfillment of two prophecies by two different prophets: the exiled remnant of Judah would be allowed to return home in 70 years (Jer. 25:11), and the decree which permitted their return would be from Cyrus, foretold by Isaiah 150 years earlier (Isa. 45:1-4, 13). So Daniel prayed […]
Ten Basics Every Creationist Must Know
Christian who stands on the authority of God’s word should be ready to show how the Bible unlocks our understanding of the world. Yet certain questions are still difficult to answer. Thankfully, when you accept the plain teaching of scripture, the basic answers are surprisingly simple. Creation in Six Days Genesis 1:31 God left us […]
