My observations regarding Donald Trump (and the election) are just that: not that anyone asked, or cares for that matter. There might be a few instances of indulgence as well. First impressions I wasn't alone in my skepticism when Donald Trump announced he was running for president as a Republican. Some welcomed … [Read more...]
The Cross and the Electric Chair
The Cross and the Electric Chair: If Christ had died in an electric chair, would Christians go around wearing little electric chairs around their necks? Are there any similarities to these forms of execution? If not, what are the differences? According to Glenn T. Stanton (article from the Federalist), The … [Read more...]
Blessings Associated with our Union in Christ
There are blessings associated with our union in Christ. The most obvious one is salvation. But there are others we ought to meditate on. This article somewhat picks up from our previous article - Jesus Didn't Die on the Cross for our Sins? I hadn't planned on talking about this subject so soon again: for the … [Read more...]
A Prayer for a New Heart and a Hymn
A Prayer for a new heart by Lewis Bayly - from the Puritan prayer book Piercing Heaven and a hymn by Harriet Auber: The Promised comforter. The hymn is taken from Spurgeon's Own Hymn Book. Create in Me a New Heart Create in me, O Christ, a new heart, and renew in me a right spirit. Then you will see how I will … [Read more...]
Jesus Didn’t Die on the Cross for Our Sins?
According to one writer at Beliefnet, Jesus didn't die on the Cross for our Sins. She further added under the title of her articles that, 'The idea Jesus “paid the price” isn’t found in the Bible.' The Beliefnet piece came across my path on a twitter feed. But it isn't the first time I've seen this sentiment … [Read more...]
Why is the Doctrine of the Trinity Important?
Why is the Doctrine of the Trinity Important? It is vitally important because the Bible teaches it. Moreover, the three persons of the One Triune God are involved in our salvation. There are other reasons. I'm not a teacher or a theologian, so I'm providing some resources on the doctrine below. We have posted … [Read more...]
When Christian Leaders get Shipwrecked
The unbelieving world celebrates when Christian leaders get shipwrecked. It often seems that the more spectacular the Christian celebrity falls from grace the better. Perhaps some people see this as justification for rejecting Christianity and ultimately the Lord Jesus Christ. People love scandals. I must confess … [Read more...]
Political Idolatry and Mocking
Political Idolatry and Mocking. The title is borrowed from an article from Cripplegate: Political Idolatry and Mocking Your Mission Field. This article was originally posted in 2016. At time of this re-post it is 2020. We've just had our first polarizing presidential debate, which certainly elicited a number of … [Read more...]
National Israel Will Always be Israel
According to the Bible, as I understand it, national Israel will always be Israel. This is despite the employment of theological terms to suggest otherwise. National Israel will always be Israel, not the church pretending to be a better, more spiritual version. Israel failed in many areas. But what can we honestly say … [Read more...]
Kept from the Hour of Trial
How are Christians Kept from the Hour of Trial? What does the promise of Revelation 3:10 really mean? Does it support the pretrib rapture? Some time ago I saw an individual's anti-pretrib comments on various social media platforms. He wasn't just part of the usual anti-pretrib police. This man was promoting his new … [Read more...]
