It is wrong to intentionally kill innocent human beings. An overwhelming majority of people in the world agree with that premise. However, when it comes to the life of the pre-born many change their mind. They comfort themselves and overcome their conscience by dehumanizing the baby. They say it is not a real human beingContinue reading “Babies are Real”
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Epic of Gilgamesh and Biblical themes
The Epic of Gilgamesh contains a flood story which is common among the writings of various people groups. One theme “The Epic of Gilgamesh” has in common with the Holy Bible is the sacrifice after the great flood. The Epic of Gilgamesh mentions that the gods had grown weary of humanity and decided to destroyContinue reading “Epic of Gilgamesh and Biblical themes”
Luthers “sola fide” and “sola scripture”
Sola scriptura and sola fide are Latin words that mean by Scripture alone and faith alone. Sola scriptura was the principle Martin Luther held too in his argument against the corruption of the Catholic Church. They were willing to hold other writings and even the words of the Pope as equal to the Bible. LutherContinue reading “Luthers “sola fide” and “sola scripture””
Luther and the Reformation
Luther wrote out 95 reasons why the Catholic Church was corrupt and needed reformed. He nailed the 95 Theses to the door of the Whittenburg Church. This was the common way of debating other scholars. Luther brought up three important “Walls of the Romanists”. First, “if pressed by the temporal power, they have affirmedContinue reading “Luther and the Reformation”
Creeds and Confessions
Larry Norman, a Christian singer in the 70’s said he didn’t care to talk about theology. He just wanted to talk about Jesus. That may sound spiritual but whose Jesus was he referring too? The Mormon Jesus, the Jehovah’s Witness or Muslim Jesus? When you say Jesus is God you are talking theology. If youContinue reading “Creeds and Confessions”
Spiritual Maturity
IS YOUR MATURITY IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AS DEVELOPED AS A BABY OR AN ADULT? It is the duty of every Christian to be able to defend their faith with Scripture. If you claim to follow Jesus as LORD you should feel the need to learn the elementary things of God so you can fulfillContinue reading “Spiritual Maturity”
Feeling Guilty Is Not Enough
All people recognize that they have done bad things and at times feel guilty for what they have done. Feeling guilty for the things we have done is not enough to be at peace with God who gave us a conscience regarding right and wrong. God gave us this conscience because we are responsible forContinue reading “Feeling Guilty Is Not Enough”
God Speaks In Creation
How do you get to know someone? You talk with them, don’t you? The truth is, God has spoken to all people in nature by the things that are made. Creation tells us God exists and he is powerful. He is not only clearly perceived in the things that are made but also the knowledgeContinue reading “God Speaks In Creation”
The Aroma of true Worship
Some love the aroma of fresh brewed coffee in the morning and most despise the stench of a teenagers unwashed socks. Regarding worship, the Bible speaks about the fragrances God loves and hates. Remember, it is your sacred duty and privilege to worship God. He has told us what he loves and hates in worship.Continue reading “The Aroma of true Worship”
Church Attendence
Hebrews 10:25 “Let us not [forsake] the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but [exhort] one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” Recently I read an account of Benjamin Franklin publishing a cartoon called “Join or Die”. Franklin was arguing that the colonies needed toContinue reading “Church Attendence”
Reformed On The Way 