Co authored with David Pope And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth … Continue reading Israel: Yesterday, Today and Forever
Should Christians worship on Saturday or on Sunday? Of course, we should be worshipping every day! Nonetheless, the question of the Sabbath (Shabbat) and how it relates to the New Testament has been a controversy for centuries. The principles behind the Sabbath impact our culture in more ways than you might think. For example, our … Continue reading This is Sabbath
Years ago, when Donald J Trump first began to talk about running for president, my mind immediately went back to Bill Clinton's administration. Even as a candidate, Clinton's womanizing and other moral issues were well known. In response, Christian leaders loudly and rightfully proclaimed "Character counts!"Here we are years later and sadly, many of these … Continue reading The Trump Paradox
The above quote is often used to reprimand "un-Christlike" Christians. Ghandi had first hand experience with this. For example, he was once turned away from a church service because he was not white. Certainly, we Christians have often failed to live up to the ideals of our Savior. I make no excuses for that either … Continue reading Are You SURE You Believe In Christ’s Teachings?
The issue of alcohol has always been a controversial one within the Christian community. Did Jesus make, or advocate the use of, intoxicating wine? Is having an occasional drink really that big of a deal? These are certainly valid questions that committed Christians have asked over the years. Beliefs and practices among individuals vary. Baptists, … Continue reading Alcohol: To Imbibe Or Not To Imbibe?
Transcript of a Sermon Preached at Morgan County Correctional Facility in Wartburg, TN on Sunday, June 4th 2023 God is a relational God. Keep that in mind as we go through this message. Everything with God comes down to relationship, especially when we think of eternity and the afterlife. Turn with me to Ecclesiastes 3:11 … Continue reading Heaven, Hell, Eternity and You
Jesus taught more about money than He did on any other topic. In a world of extremes, how can we find a Biblically balanced approach? The first thing, of course, is to search the Scriptures. This must include both Scriptures that show prosperity in a positive light, as well as the passages that give the … Continue reading The “Prosperity Gospel” Controversy Part 1
I realize that the title of this post is a provocative one, and it is meant to be. However, there is no greater example of a Spirit filled person than the Savior Himself. He is the greatest example of charismatic spirituality that ever lived. Follow along: Matthew 1:18 tells us how Jesus was born of … Continue reading Christ the Charismatic
I realize that the title of this post is a provocative one, and it is meant to be. However, there is no greater example of a Spirit filled person than the Savior Himself. He is the greatest example of charismatic spirituality that ever lived. Follow along: Matthew 1:18 tells us how Jesus was born of … Continue reading Christ the Charismatic
Is there really an unforgivable sin? Yes, but if you are worried that you have committed it then you haven't. Three of the four Gospels record these terrifying words from the lips of Jesus: Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be … Continue reading The Unpardonable Sin?
