Preaching Out of Season
In 2 Timothy 4:2, Paul said, “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.” What is meant by this expression “out of season?” Sometimes, the reception one gets to gospel preaching shows it to be “out of season.” Though there may be some initial […]
Modest Swimwear
One of the challenges of summer that Christians face is finding clothing that is modest — especially if you plan to participate in any water-related activities. But just what constitutes modest? Several Bible reference works define modest as “restrained by a sense of what is proper … free from anything suggestive of sexual impurity … […]
“You Emphasize the Church and Baptism Too Much”
As a preacher, it’s fair to ask me why I present specific sermons. Plenty of times, there’s very particular reasons behind it, whether it be for some person’s benefit or for the benefit of the church in general. As a preacher, I emphasize the church and baptism (as only one element of salvation) because I’m […]
He Shall Know of the Teaching
“If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching whether it be of God, or whether I speak from myself” (John 7:17). John 7 is a chapter from Jesus’ life in which there is a picture of the many different opinions Jesus’ nation held about Him. The chapter records the […]