Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Love for the Jewish people

Paul says: Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation. Paul had a heart for the Jewish people. In fact, Paul loved the Jewish people so much and yearned for their salvation to such an overwhelming degree that he actually said:Romans 9:3-5 For I could...

Monday, February 26, 2007

The Pastor and his Pulpit

Read this short - 3 page - article from my hero, Steve Lawson.The Article is HERE.He hits the nail right on the head as far as preaching the Word of God is concerned in today's day and age. I find great encouragement and comfort knowing that there are godly men out there who are still preaching the...

Sunday, February 25, 2007

I am a disciple

I am a Disciple.The die has been cast, I have stepped over the line; The decision has been made, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.I will not look up, let up, slow down, back away or be still.I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits or popularity;I don’t have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded.I now live by faith, love by patience, lift...

Saturday, February 24, 2007

Bodily discipline is of some profit

1 Timothy 4:7-8 discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; 8 for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. Notice, though, that it does NOT say that "bodily discipline is...

Human reason vs. Divine revelation

I have been reading recently on German liberalism and how that is rooted in the Enlightenment period. The Enlightenment period could be summed up in the phrase "human reason." Theologically, the Enlightenment period placed such an enormous amount of weight on human reason that everything else was subjected to reason.Thus, if there is something that happens in life that does not fit into my rationalistic...

Friday, February 23, 2007

Jesus' Remains on Display in New York City

The title of the article is Jesus’ burial site found.New film documents discovery of Jerusalem cave containing ten caskets believed to hold remains of Jesus, Mary, Mary Magdalene and others.It begins by saying...The cave in which Jesus Christ was buried has been found in Jerusalem, claim the makers of a new documentary film.If it proves true, the discovery, which will be revealed at a press conference...

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Polygamy in the Church

You wonder if the words church and polygamy could even be in the same sentence. Well, they can. Unfortunately, the church of Latter Day Saints calls themselves a "church."Listen to this recent article entitled: 'Lost Boy' Sues Utah Polygamist Leader.'The article says: Saying he was kicked out of his...

A Morning Thought...

The goal of true Christian ministry:1 Timothy 1:5 5 But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Paul lays forth here what the goal of ministry is, namely love. This is not some superficial, feel good, narcissistic, psycho-therapeutic, self-authenticating love. Rather, this is the biblical idea of agape.The goal of our instruction in ministry...

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Why I am a Premillennialist

WHY I AM A PREMILLENNIALIST7 REASONS WHY WE BELIEVE AND KNOW THAT PREMILLENNIALISM IS THE MOST ACCURATE WAY OF SEEING ESCHATOLOGYI. We start with a hermeneutic as our presupposition and NOT a theologythis is of utmost importance.Our hermeneutic leads to our theology. We do NOT presuppose theology for OT interpretationWe don’t adhere to principle of NT interpreting OT and thus we can interpret the...

Exemplify Christ

We read in Ephesians 5:Ephesians 5:1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; Then the Psalmist in his magnificent song of praise to Yahweh says:Psalm 103:8-13 8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. 9 He will not always strive with us; Nor will He keep His anger forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us...

Friday, February 16, 2007

I JUST ABSOLUTELY LOVE MYSELF

Really? Is that what we are supposed to do?Look at this article in the Washington Post entitled, "To Me, With LoveRetailers Embrace Valentine's Day as an Excuse for Singles to Celebrate Themselves."Listen to some quotes from the article:Stores have long encouraged couples to show their devotion on Valentine's...

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Simply of Grace

Listen to what Paul writes to the believers in Ephesus:Ephesians 4:30 - 5:1 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. 5:1...

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

The Israel of God

I believe that this book is wrong. Here is why:How does one who holds to the view that the church is the new Israel (or what some have called, replacement theology) reconcile the verse in Romans 11:26 when Paul says: Romans 11:26 26 and thus all Israel will be saved; just as it is written, "The Deliverer...

Friday, February 9, 2007

The lost exercise of reading the Word of God

This morning, after my devotions, I wanted to sit back and read more of the Scriptures. So I opened up to the book of 1 Timothy. It is my ambition, as of late, to study the Pastorals (1, 2 Timothy and Titus) and really - I mean really - understand what the Apostle Paul is saying in these books. So, I sat back, opened up my NAS Bible and read through 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus.It only took me about...

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

The Hopelessness of Hell

I can't take credit for this blog. I copied this post from a good friend of mine, Gunner's blog. It really disturbed and sobered me. I pray that it disturbs and sobers you too. He said: The other day I heard that a friend’s relative was dying and would likely die soon. Later that morning I heard the news that he had died. He did not believe in Jesus.As hard as it is to know that someone is suffering...

Calvinism vs Arminianism - Second Half of Super Bowl

This is good. This is the second half of the super bowl. The score is the Calvinists - 14, and the Arminians - O. Listen to this segment of the second half of this exciting and thrilling game. :=) Let me know what you think. Watch it HERE...

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Watch Out For Bad Lyrics

Look out! You make your own choices. God gives you the freewill to choose "yes" or "no." And, of course, God doesn't know what you will choose.REALLY?Listen to this song and to the bad lyrics. This is why we must pay attention to lyrics in songs that we sing.Listen HE...

Have You Forgotten the Holiness of God?

The pastor's conference is now going on at Bethlehem Baptist Church. RC Sproul preached a sermon on the "Holiness of God" from Isaiah 6.It is an exceptional sermon. I invite you to click here and listen to an excellent treatment of the Holiness of God.Listen HE...

Monday, February 5, 2007

Preaching To An Illiterate People

In the days of Luther and Calvin, people knew their Bibles. Even if they didn't believe the Bible, they still knew it and knew what was in it. Unfortunately, that could not be farther from the reality of what is found today in the average church pew. Frankly, people don't know their Bible.We have people who sit in our pews who don't know where the Book of Ephesians may be - and these people grew up...

Help with English...

Those beaches work hard at cleaning themsleves... Is it always "adjective" forbidden? or "absolutely" forbidden? :=)Though I know Jewish people love their children, I don't know if golden is always a synonym for "children" ...

Thursday, February 1, 2007

Short Bio of John Bunyan

This is brief, but gives a concise background of the life, conversion and ministry of this hero of the faith.John Bunyan was imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. He also, of course, wrote The Pilgrim’s progress. Bunyan was born in 1628 – in Elstow, England (a few miles from Bedford) . His father was...
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