Whole Gospel To Whole World
What’s the kindest deed or action a stranger has done for you? Not your family, friend, or co-worker. What’s the kindest deed a stranger has done for you? I want you to think about that for a moment. When I was a sophomore at the University of Indianapolis, I lived in a rental house about... Continue Reading →
Did the Sabbath change for Christians? A typical response from an evangelical might be: "Yes, the old covenant Sabbath on Saturday was an ordinance of the old creation. Sunday, which is the Lord's Day, is the Sabbath of the new creation because Jesus rose from the dead." Is this biblical? Are there any passages from... Continue Reading →
Here are four warning signs that indicate you have a gambling addiction. First, you feel the need to be secretive. Second, you have trouble controlling your impulse to gamble. Third, you gamble even when you don't have money---which could lead to poverty. Fourth, you isolate yourselves from family and loved ones due to your desire... Continue Reading →
"To separate God's law from grace is to misapply both law and grace." Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness (1 John 3:4). For all have sinned and stand condemned before God (Rom. 3:23). The wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23). Thus, all deserve God's wrath for breaking His law.... Continue Reading →
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. (Matthew 25:13)" I work at Costco. We found out a week ago that our CEO was going to drop by for a visit. This news changed the entire workplace environment. For instance, all of the employees got extra hours to ensure... Continue Reading →
Here is a conversation between an Atheist and myself. He brought up 9 common arguments against the existence of God. His concerns were legitimate, but I believe the Bible has the answers to these emotional statements. 1. Objective Morality? Please. Rather, please explain the strange sense of whimsical morality and justice within the Christian tradition.... Continue Reading →
When I did a grammatical-historical exegesis of Mark 16:16; Jn. 3:3-5, Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16; Rom. 6:4-6, 1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:26-27; Eph. 5:25-27; Col. 2:11-13; Tit. 3:5; and 1 Pet. 3:21, I came to the conclusion, all presuppositions from Southern Seminary aside, that water baptism is indeed part of the gospel. This led me... Continue Reading →
As a Christian, I can't support Trump's misogynistic worldview, Clinton's age-based discrimination of the unborn, or Johnson's extreme view of limited government, which is borderline anarchy. Thus, I have decided to vote for a write-in candidate for President, Evan McMullin. He is a conservative leader with conservative values. You can find out more about... Continue Reading →
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy one is understanding (Prov. 9:10)." In the Bible, the word "fear" has many connotations. For instance, fear can mean respect in the way an employee views his or her boss (Josh. 24:14). It can refer to a scary or... Continue Reading →
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him (James 1:12)." The Cambridge Dictionary defines a trial as, "a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable... Continue Reading →
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