The Greatest Sermon
The word “sermon” comes from an old English word meaning a discourse, speech, or talk. In our society, it means a public lecture based on Scripture. Interestingly, “sermon” isn’t found in the Bible, but the idea definitely exists. There are approximately 15 sermons or addresses in Acts. These include the sermon on Pentecost, Stephen’s sermon […]
Words From the Cross #6
“Woman, behold, your son! … Behold, your mother!” Jesus tells us, “For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘Whoever reviles father or mother must surely die’” (Mark 7:10). He knew the Scriptures and their meaning. We see this echoed in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (6:1-3): “Children, obey your parents in the […]
Divisions at Corinth
After Paul had concluded his standard greetings to Corinthian brethren, he went to the heart of the purpose of his letter to them. He had questions from them which he would address, but there were issues among them (which they had failed to disclose to him) which were serious and he dealt with them from […]