Last week I presented some basic rules of proper Bible interpretation principles (Hermeneutics). This week and in the following weeks I want to address some of the more controversial, hard to interpret, passages of Scripture. Ultimately, each reader will have to decide which interpretation is correct. I can only share what I am convinced is […]

Introduction For the next few weeks I’d like us to explore some of those Scriptures that are just down right hard to understand. Some of these may have three or more explanations so who is right?

In last week’s article we offered some qualifying questions to assist us in choosing a Bible translation. One thing we concluded is that one size does not fit all.

Choosing a Bible translation today for personal use is as easy as picking out a box of breakfast cereal at the supermarket. Wait a minute! That’s not easy. Have you been to the supermarket lately? An entire aisle is dedicated to cereals.

The Flesh The next enemy we will discuss is the flesh. We are not talking about the flesh on our bodies but rather the fleshly fallen nature that we have each inherited from Adam. This flesh principle still has an influence in our lives even though we, as Believers, are crucified with Christ. We seem […]

You can rest assured that the enemy, Satan and his demons, know you. They know your habits, your weaknesses, and your strengths. This is why Scripture teaches us to be vigilant at all times.

It is a fact that we are engaged in spiritual warfare. One might not believe or might ignore it, but it is being waged against every Christian. If you believe the Bible, you have to believe this.

My main reason for losing optimism is that I know that we deserve God’s judgment. Our continued slaughter of the unborn, embracing of homosexuality, addiction to pornography and drugs, and our abandonment of real justice are more than enough to trigger God’s wrath. It’s only because of His mercy, so far, that we still stand […]

Although theologically, I hold to a positive, postmillennial (Jesus returns after the millennium) view of the future, I have become a short-term pessimist in regard to America’s near future. In the past, it seemed unthinkable to me that God could have a plan without America being the star player. After all, we are a “Christian […]

You may not agree with me but I truly believe, based on Scripture, that we pay horrendous taxes in this country because we don’t tithe. Ever heard that before?

I Chronicles 12:32 talks about the sons of Issachar who are described as “men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do…” We desperately need sons of Issachar today. Our national problems seem overwhelming and few seem to have good solutions.

The first question in the Shorter Catechism is: “What is the chief end of man? And, the answer is: ”To glorify God and enjoy Him forever.”

The Bible, especially Proverbs, talks a lot about wisdom — Godly wisdom. Wisdom is a key to many benefits including a longer life and peace. Proverbs 3:1,2 says: “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life and peace they will add […]

David Wilkerson wrote a book in 1982 titled “Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?” I bought a copy and read it. I found it very encouraging and it helped me realize how many Christians are tempted to give up at times. I know I have.

All true peace comes from God. It is one of the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. ( 2nd Corinthians 5:17).