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This week I’ve been looking at 2 Timothy 3:1-9. The LEB version of this passage says: “But know this, that in the last days difficult times will come, for people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, … Continue reading
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The issue of temptation is deeply rooted in Christian faith and ethics. We have a strong view of morality and believe temptation to sin to be our common lot. Scripture teaches we are all guilty of sin (Rom … Continue reading
As a pastor, elder or other church leader questions are asked about our churches. Church seekers often seem to have lists of questions they want answered. Some are as simple as children’s programs, recommended attire and service times. … Continue reading
Do you ever feel you messed up so bad that God must have surely washed his hands of you? This is not a question of losing your salvation or not. Let’s separate being saved from being used for … Continue reading
Genesis 22 is very controversial. God tested Abraham with a command to sacrifice his son as a burnt offering. This story has offended countless generations of believers and nonbelievers alike. The Danish philosopher, and father of Existentialism, Søren … Continue reading
Many Christians espouse the view that all telling of untruths is lying and lying is always, in all circumstances, immoral and wrong. Let’s begin here and address several issues. Of course, as Christians, we can’t just stop with … Continue reading
Send to Kindle“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV What has Christ freed us from? What is this … Continue reading
Send to Kindle“Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, … Continue reading
One of the benefits of Christian ministry is the opportunity to discuss and debate with fellow believers holding an assortment of views. It is amazing to me how often in these discussions people who defend the Bible as … Continue reading
In Galatians 5:16f, we are told that if we are living in the Spirit we will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. We are also told that the two—the Spirit and the sinful nature—contend against each … Continue reading