Sometimes we fall into the trap that Paul warned against in his epistle to the church at Rome; we begin to “think of ourselves more highly that we ought to think” (Romans 12:3). His prescribed remedy for this prideful attitude was to “think soberly as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith”…
A few observations from Matthew 9:36-38
“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers…
What Does “Free Will” Mean Anyway?
One may often hear theologians defend the “free will” of man. The topic usually centers on a belief that man has a choice to accept Jesus and receive eternal life, or reject Him and suffer eternal separation. This is accompanied with an erroneous belief that God is incapable of interfering with the will of man…
Light Reproves Darkness
“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his…
I have had some thoughts in mind as of late which I’ve wanted to express but have been reluctant to pen down because doing so would likely open the door for being misunderstood. I don’t want you to think that I believe myself to be some sort of a lord over God’s heritage or a…
That Pesky Cornelius
Cornelius (Acts 10) is an interesting figure in scripture and does great harm to the common religious notions of today. If contemporary theology were true, Cornelius would have been a condemned man, void of the Holy Spirit, an alien to God and reprobate, never having heard the preached gospel (Romans 3). Yet notice how the…
Daily Lesson on God’s Longsuffering Nature
Scriptural lessons are typically learned most vividly from personal experience, and with God, His teaching school is always in session. I learned a very practical lesson on what being longsuffering means today. I work for an accounting firm, and we audit governmental entities. Today – actually for the last two days as well – I…
Why Do You Financially Support Your Pastor?
You may have never given this question much thought. Or you have come to the typical conclusion that he was given remuneration for filling pulpit supply. It is certainly a good practice to support someone who fills pulpit supply, but the wages given to your specific pastor is different. Your pastor is not just your…
Obey Them That Have The Rule Over You
“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.” – Hebrews 13:17 One of our deacons made some remarks at the close of service…