5 Things Christians Should Stop Saying
We mean well, don’t we? But sometimes our attempts to say something spiritual actually come out unbiblical, or at a minimum, not very helpful. Here’s the five I hear the most. “It Was a God Thing.” We say this to give God credit for something He has done and to deflect any attention from ourselves. […]
Three Wise Men
Upon hearing the title, images of nativity scenes come to mind — perhaps a manger surrounded by Mary, Joseph, and “the three wise men.” This is not a lesson on the creation of the “three wise man” myth, but some thoughts taken from Ezekiel 14:14 is one of the most interesting. Three men, Noah, Daniel, […]
Three Phases of Digression
Over the years, I have collected many articles over various subjects. After an extensive search, I can no longer document the original writer of this post on the subject of digression. However, its sentiments are very good and appropriate in our time. So we will examine it with the understanding that the bulk of it […]
The Creation Reveals the Glory of God
The creation was God’s decision to go public with His glory. From the microscopic level to the cosmic level, we have reason to give God praise. Just consider that by some scientific estimates there are more stars in the universe than there are grains of sand on earth. The Milky Way has 150 billion to […]
“That’s Not a Problem Here”
A number of years ago I was reprimanded for preaching a rather straightforward sermon on the sin of homosexuality. The language of the sermon had upset a couple in the church, as they did not want their young children exposed to this subject. When I discussed this matter with two older men of the congregation […]
Lovest Thou Me More Than These?
John 21 is the concluding chapter of John’s account of the life of Jesus. There are a number of things John did not record of this period of time, notably Jesus’ ascension back to His Father. However, John was not the only writer which did not record that event; Matthew makes no mention of it either. […]
The Work of True Religion
Philippians 1:6 says, “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” The word “religion” occurs five times in the New Testament. It is translated from two words: loudaismos and threskeia. The first word is used in Galatians 1:13-14 […]
Empty Religion
The world is divided over the matter of worshiping and serving God. To be sure, most people are perfectly content with things as they are, and they have been lulled into a false sense of security which says: “We are all one, no matter where we come from, or what our religious practices, we are […]
Because You Have Seen Me, You Have Believed
“He is not here, but risen” (Luke 24:6). These were the words spoken by angels to the women that early Sunday morning immediately following the crucifixion of Jesus. And, He had been dead. When soldiers approached Jesus’ cross to break His legs which would hasten His death on that afternoon, to their amazement they found […]
Yes, We Say, “Merry Christmas”
We’re in the midst of a festive season in our land and throughout much of the world. Christmas isn’t only a national holiday, but for most people, at least nominally, it’s a religious holy day. Because of this, questions and concerns arise in the minds of those who want to do God’s will in everything. […]