THE REAL MISSING LINK
There are likely many people who have heard the phrase “the missing link.” Often it applies to evolutionary theory, particularly in the evolutionists’ search for an intermediate species bridging humans and apes, since they believe we are descended from those animals. Having been a Christian for almost half of my life and thus having […]
THE CALLED AND THE UNCALLED
When we speak of callings in Christianity, we must understand for clarity’s sake that there is more than one type of calling. First of all there is a general calling which comes to people, the calling to be saved and then, once saved, to grow in sanctification and holiness (Matthew 20:16, 22:14; 2 Peter […]
A JOURNEY IN TRUST
Trust is something that can be hard to gain and easy to lose. It is unequivocally a vital element in the formation and endurance of relationships, particularly those of quality and those of close ties, such as marriages, parenthood, and deep friendships. One who desires an intimate relationship with us is God. Of all […]
THE CRY FOR JUSTICE
Psalm 73:2-3, 12: But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked…Behold, these are the ungodly, who are always at ease; they increase in riches. The psalmist Asaph in this passage, though he […]
BALANCED AND INSPIRED
Acts 20:25-27: “And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more. Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole […]
I WILL NOT APOLOGIZE
Critical Race Theory has been making inroads into all facets of our society. Among other things, it asserts that racism is systemic, endemic in the various institutions of America including the legal system, and that whites are “at the top,” with the other races at lower tiers. Despite the claims that CRT is not […]
THE “GETCHA” GOD
Those who have been Christians for at least a short time know that there are differences of opinion in the faith regarding a variety of subjects, including whether a believer is eternally secure or if salvation can be lost. I have been on both sides of the equation. Two of the things I’ve battled […]
WHAT OF THE BAN?
In my previous blog, “What of War, Et Cetera?”, I pointed out that God in His great love for people wants to see the lost get saved. I also contrasted the strong military tradition and might of Old Testament Israel with the great pacifism of some believers in the early Church. It was noted […]
WHAT OF WAR, ET CETERA?
There have been questions throughout history as to whether Christians should endorse capital punishment or work in occupations where killing may be required, such as in the military or in law enforcement. Since capital punishment was first instituted by God and is not a violation of the commandment not to commit murder (Genesis 9:4-6; […]
OF VALENTINES AND LOVE
When researching the origins of Valentine’s Day, I was surprised by three things: (1) How little I knew about the holiday other than what things we already traditionally do; (2) how much information is out there on it; and (3) that there are Christians who think we should not celebrate it. I will deal […]
THE NECESSITY OF FELLOWSHIP
Acts 2:42-47: And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, […]
THE COMMANDMENTS OF MEN
Matthew 15:1-9: Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.” He answered and said to them, “Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your […]
LIGHT AND DARKNESS
When it is nighttime it is amazing what you think you see. Shadows, shiny spots, unexplained movement, and so on—what could it all be? Then, as the day dawns, you begin to understand what you were seeing. Shadows become the shaded areas between trees, shiny spots turn out to be moonlight that was reflecting […]
AGAINST ANTI-SEMITISM
The Jewish people have been in existence for a long time. They have been misunderstood, maligned, hated, and persecuted throughout history. Even now in 2023, a full 78 years since the downfall of Nazi Germany and the liberation of Jews and others from the Nazi concentration camps, anti-Semitism and variants of it are on […]
THE VALUE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
The Bible is the inspired Word of God from cover to cover (2 Peter 1:19-21). Yes, that means from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21 and all the verses in between. All of them. Despite this fact, there are those in the Church who disdain or even ignore the Old Testament. One of the main […]
CHARGING GOD WITH WRONG
When you read the book of Job, you cannot help but be in awe of this humble man’s faith in God. When multiple calamities befell him, Job’s faith stayed strong. Job lived at about the same time as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, somewhere in that time frame. He was a devout worshipper of God […]
OF BAITS, TRAPS, POISONS, AND SINS
Anglers use various types of bait to catch fish with, depending on what kind of fish they want. Likewise, hunters and trappers use different sorts of traps for different animals, such as for bears and for raccoons. If poisons are developed they are generally used against insects or invasive plants such as weeds, not […]
RESPECTING ELDERS
We live in a time when, in a number of countries, it is no longer uncommon for people to live into their eighties. I’ve had several relatives who lived into their early nineties. Of course, before the Flood there were many who lived beyond the age of 900. As time went by, in this […]
AFTER THE JOURNEY
There are various types of journeys one takes in life. Really, life itself is a journey. For the sake of simplicity I will use two examples with which we are most familiar. Many of us have taken vacations. It really is good to get away from it all sometimes. The vacation period is allotted to […]
SPIRITUAL WARFARE, PART III: Deliverance
This, the third and final part of the Spiritual Warfare blog series, is about deliverance. Now, deliverance is a rather lengthy topic, and since this is a blog and not a lesson or a book, at the end of it I will give you a short list of reliable references on the subject so […]
