19 Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on...
Where did my church go? When we ask, "where did my So. Baptist church go?" We also have to ask historically, which one are we talking about? When we ask this question we typically have a specific time in mind and it’s usually skewed to a...
Grudem's Systematic Theology A look at the strengths and weakness of all of them and what to do to An In-depth at church govt. and all their pros and cons for each. Follow along with the lecture here: Audio Link Chapter 47: Church Government (Pt. 1 of 3) Chapter 47:...
Listen here Obedience in religion is very different than obedience in Christianity. What is your reason for Obeying God? How you answer this question will determine whether you can live in joy or live in frustration. How do you know if you are living religious obedience or...
Ephesians 3 The Key to Inner Self Transformation (listen to this article here) What's your social media saying about your inner-self? Is it saying you are in need of some inner-self transformation? How can I find inner-self transformation, inner peace, inner power when this outside world is frosted...
I am reading Barth's "Epistle to the Romans," when I came across this article: "7 Churches Jesus Did Not Die For." I couldn't help but examine it in light of Barth's Epistle to the Romans. Now the article title catches your eye, and I appreciated...
What has the last word in your life? As we approach October, I'm reminded of Luther posting his 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg, saying Scripture has the last word in our lives and this pronouncement would grow throughout the reformation. The importance...
A personal encounter with God can't take place in a cognitive vacuum, yet one of the things most people like to do least, vacuum, has become a common heuristic in their faith and belief system. One might say a heuristic apathy has been propagated. In psychology, "heuristics are...
I know what you're asking, why should I even care? I don't even know who David Hume is. Well, it's about time you knew and its vital you ask this question. Do you attend David Hume's church? Would He attend your church? David Hume (1711-1776)...
The not so Simple Church The church is anything but simple. From the Disciples in the first century church to the birth of Protestantism in 1529 when German princes banded together, and signed a decree at the Diet of Speyer, publicly declaring their support for Luther...