“Discretion shall preserve* thee, understanding shall keep thee…” – Proverbs 2:11 To be discrete or to have discretion is to know when to speak. Knowing when to speak is possibly one of the hardest parts of the Christian life. Some of us are very talkative (myself included). When I was young, a dear friend shared this verse during…
Baptist Skepticism of the Revolutionary War
Baptists have always believed in a firm separation of Church and State. It is hard for us, who lack the historic Baptist’s experience, to understand their conviction on this matter. Anabaptists (the forefathers of Baptists) went as far as to forbid their members from holding public office, which I feel to be a bit extreme…
Salvation: A Summary Of The Usage Of The Word “Save” In Scripture
By Benjamin Winslett The concept of Salvation is one often over simplified and therefore misunderstood in our present day. Generally, when one reads scripture and comes across a derivative of the word “save,” the concept of spending eternity in Heaven comes to mind. While there are many occasions in the Bible where this word does…
Is Hyperactivity Real Discipleship?
By Joshua Winslett Recently I have noticed a disturbing trend among Christianity. I have been guilty of the trend many times in my life and did not necessarily even know I was guilty. The trend will be detrimental to Christianity in America. The trend is replacing personal discipleship with hyperactivity. You may ask what the…
Family Integrated Worship – God Ordained and Safe
Today I received the monthly Newsletter from Family Talk, the radio ministry of Dr. James Dobson. I receive this newsletter and have made good use of Dr. Dobson’s books in the past. He has a very Biblical view of parenting, especially concerning discipline, which I appreciate. This month’s newsletter reflected on the tragic allegations of…
Bible Study or Entertainment?
By Joshua Winslett This era of technology has give many advances in multiple areas. We are certainly blessed too have such an abundance of resources and commodities. Whereas this is certainly a blessing, I fear that often it takes our minds away from growing in grace to being entertained. Many times when in fellowship with…
Lebanon Is Not Sufficient To Burn
By Benjamin Winslett “And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering.” – Isaiah 40:16 In my personal studies this week, I came across the above verse, Isaiah 40:16. The verse contains some very peculiar language and could perhaps be overlooked, but as with much of the Old…
It Is Finished
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. – John 19:30 Don’t overlook these words. What was the intent behind Jesus’ words, “it is finished,” as He hung upon the cross? These words are significant and when properly understood teach us a phenomenal truth,…
Am I therefore become your enemy?
By Joshua Winslett Galatians 4:16 “Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?“ In Galatians, Paul had rightfully rebuked and exhorted the church at Galatia to return to the state of grace in which they had previously enjoyed. Was Paul mean? Was Paul their enemy? Paul greatly loved this church. Paul certianly…