Our culture is fixated on quick fixes: get rich quick schemes, weight loss without changing your eating habits or exercise, no-fault divorce etc. Unfortunately, quick fixes do not solve problems; they merely treat symptoms with short-term results.
Today, many have moved this quick-fix concept into religion Continue reading Quick Fix Conversion – 4/8/18
Today is April Fools Day. Consider who is really foolish. A fool Continue reading The Fool – 4/1/18
On March 14, 2018, famed physicist and author Stephen Hawking died. Reflecting on his passing brings about some important and sobering thoughts.
One of the more famous quotes of Mr. Hawking is Continue reading An Atheist Departs This Life – 3/25/18
We sometimes sing the song “Looking to Thee” which encourages us to constantly look unto Jesus. The thought for this song is taken from Hebrews 12:2, where the apostle implored that we would be “looking unto Jesus” as an example Continue reading Looking To Jesus – 2/25/18
There are some who would teach that baptism sanctifies an adulterous marriage, therefore making the marriage holy and right. Their thought is that since baptism washes away sins, that the one who is baptized has the sin of their previous unlawful divorce(s) and remarriage(s) washed away. Then they would assert that the marriage they are currently in is one which is sanctified by God. Basically the teaching is that one could Continue reading Baptism And Adulterous Marriages – 12/10/17
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). We find these words written at the doorway to divine revelation. The record of the creation which follows in Genesis 1-2 reveals a number of important truths we would do well to note. We continue this week to consider Continue reading Creation #2 – 10/28/17
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). We find these words written at the doorway to divine revelation. The record of the creation which follows in Genesis 1-2 reveals a number Continue reading Creation #1 – 10/22/17
Last week, we cleared the air on some things the issue is not. Let us now consider other arguments you may hear on this issue.
The New Testament Does Not Say We Cannot Use Mechanical Instruments:It is true that the New Testament does not say, “Thou shalt not use mechanical instruments of music in worship.” However, Continue reading Mechanical Instruments #2 – 9/24/17
One of the first things a visitor from the community notices in our worship services is the absence of a piano, organ, or band. Thus, one religious error we are often called on to answer is that of using mechanical instruments of music in worship. Let us consider Biblical principles that will enable us to “give an answer” to those who are involved Continue reading Mechanical Instruments #1 – 9/17/17
The psalmist said of God, “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne” (Ps. 97:2). God’s justice is impartial, “for there is no partiality with God” (Rom. 2:5-11). In such impartiality, He does the right thing – deals justly and rightly with all men. Further, God’s justice makes Him righteous (Ps. 89:14). If God was not just, He could not Continue reading The Justice Of God – 9/10/17