This article is the final post in a five-part mini-series on faith.
I want to consider 2 Corinthians 13.5 in this section. But first we need to consider the setting the admonition to test our selves comes in. Paul had visited the Corinthian assembly twice before and was preparing for a third visit. Paul has previously […]
This article is the fourth in a five-part mini-series on faith.
Hebrews 11.1 offers us what is arguably the best definition of faith in the Scriptures: “Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. (WEB)” Hebrews 11 continues with a list of great men and women of the faith. These great […]
This article is the third in a five-part mini-series on faith.
We live in a day when people think that “my faith is private” is a suitable excuse for a lack of good works. James paints a drastically different picture for us though.
In James 1.22-25 we read, “But be doers of the word, and not only […]
This article is the second in a five-part mini-series on faith.
Romans has a lot to say about faith - from start to finish. (I would encourage you sometime to sit down and read the book straight through with no preconceived ideas. Who knows, you might just end up leading the next great reformation!) Romans is […]
This article is the first in a five-part mini-series on faith.
Jesus asked the question, “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18.8 WEB) In my experience, this statement is often thought to apply to a secularization of the world’s population in the last days. In other words, […]
Let’s face it. Most of us struggle with hoping on some level that our enemies never repent so they receive the full reward of their sin. I know we don’t like to admit that in polite company, but most of us have an enemy or two we rather hope get what is coming to them. […]
I want to share several thoughts on the subject of faith in this article. I will be reviewing five different Scriptures in the process. This is by no means a comprehensive study, though I do plan a series on this subject in the future.
This article was originally designed as a single post based on a […]
Why I am a Biblicist
I choose to call myself a Biblicist because I believe the Bible.
I believe the Bible is an accurate narrative recounting God’s dealings with humanity and his works and interventions in our world.
I believe the Bible reveals things that God intended for us to know.
I believe the Bible provides a foundation of […]
Technology is often blamed for our lives being too complicated. It seems that the increased pace of life is hopelessly linked to the increase in technology. But is technology really to blame? Is it possible to simplify by using technology?
Most people who are serious about simplifying their lifestyle eschew technology. Thoreau wrote “I went out […]
I was born in the choir loft as the old saying goes. My father is a pastor as is his father before him. I was in church on my first Sunday after being born and was dedicated and raised in church. Growing up I attended Sunday School, Sunday morning services, Sunday evening services, Wednesday evening […]
