Is a little knowledge always a dangerous thing? Probably not. But if I actually think the texts of the Bible are fluid documents—that is, rehashed, redrafted versions of the original languages, then I’m only fooling myself. The history… Read More
God is certainly capable of causing anything He chooses to happen. But if I believe my decisions don’t really matter because He has somehow predetermined how I’ll make them, then why would He demand my love and obedience… Read More
Jesus made it very clear that He wouldn’t play second fiddle to anyone. “If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—yes, and even his… Read More
Wake up, gentlemen. It won’t be long before it starts surging over the top of the dam. When that happens, you won’t be able to just shut your door and ignore it any more. It’ll quickly invade every… Read More
I appeal to every brother in Christ Jesus. Unless I first understand and then develop a model of God’s kingdom in my life as His disciple, I can be sure of two things: 1] I’ll be satisfied believing… Read More
The physical requirements of human life demand that we nurture and sustain our flesh even though the apostle Paul wrote that flesh and blood are not able to inherit the kingdom of God. [1Cor. 15:50] But nothing in… Read More
Have you ever thought about what it really means to be a fool for Christ? Any such claim is sure to provoke an endless response of pagan humor. Yet, many men who profess Him never become foolish enough… Read More
I used to convince myself that I was constantly seeking the will of God. But it was actually just a hit and miss activity that suited me well as long as what He desired somehow fell in line… Read More
How positive was the apostle Paul that he’d be raised from the dead? It seems that no other man could have ever been more positive based on the Biblical testimony of his conversion and his claims of having… Read More
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Last Updated: October 17, 2024 by cjournalme
A Series of Fortunate Events
What I’m not aware of sometimes comes back to bite me. But I’ve also learned that unintended consequences don’t always have to be bad. They can even be a blessing. In the apostle Paul’s first letter to the… Read More