Guardian Angels
The one passage which allegedly gives scriptural support to the popular doctrine of “guardian angels” is Matthew 18:10: “See that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I…
Satan’s Fall
Long before man was created, it would seem that Satan was already in existence, one of God’s created angels. “Angel,” from the Greek word angelos, means “messenger,” and refers to…
The Woman’s Head Covering
1 Cor. 11:2-16 is the passage where Paul deals with the woman’s head covering. Underlying this entire discussion is a foundational statement recorded in verse three: “But I would have…
Lessons From The Farm: Finishing Concrete
The other day I was counting up the concrete projects we have undertaken on the farm over the years. About seven or eight times, we have been “privileged” to launch…
A Closer Look At The Psalms
A psalm is a poetic scripture set to music. The psalms were written to be sung, as an act of worship to God. Originally, they often contained musical instructions…
What Do I Do When…
I am excited about a new sermon series we are beginning today. Entitled, “What Do I Do When…”, these sermons are designed to probe real life challenges some of us…
Sizing Up Our Enemy
Satan is the enemy, the adversary, the opponent of every faithful Christian on this earth. He afflicts different people in different ways, according to their areas of weakness. Jesus…
Can Two Walk Together Except They Be Agreed?
The above is a rhetorical question taken from the third chapter of the book of Amos, where the prophet is asking a series of such questions in order to make…
Is America A Racist Nation?
In this article I will say some things with which many will disagree. Please give it a fair reading and some thoughtful consideration anyway, because we are facing some very…
A Common Misunderstanding Corrected
Two Bible chapters very commonly misunderstood are Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8. Both of them deal with very similar topics, and are extremely timely in our day. Remarkably, these…
Coming Back Together
Next Sunday evening, June 21, 2020 at 6:00 is the first time in three months at least some of our congregation will be permitted to gather in-person in the church…
Mob Violence
The difference between peaceful protesting and mob violence is as clear as night and day. It is the difference between right and wrong, respect and arrogance, constructive change and anarchy….
The Three “I Am’s” Of Romans One
In the first chapter of Paul’s amazing letter to the church at Rome, he mentions the phrase, “I am” three times, each with an important significance. The statements escalate to…
The Present Distress
Paul’s inspired instructions regarding marriage in 1 Cor. 7 are influenced by what he calls the “present distress” in verse 26: I think therefore that this is good by reason…
Did Paul Disclaim Inspiration In 1 Cor. 7?
Some have been incorrectly led to believe that while addressing the subject of marriage, divorce and remarriage in 1 Corinthians 7, Paul is merely expressing his own opinions, rather…
Is This Hate Speech?
When we inform people of what the Bible teaches, are we engaging in “hate speech?” For example, if a gospel preacher or Bible class teacher reads Rom. 1:26-27 during a…
A Book Well Worth Your Time
Of all the great books out there, the Bible is well worth your time to read and study carefully. It has enriched the lives of millions down through the ages,…
The New Normal: Life After COVID-19
What will it be like when we are able to assemble again in person? Will you be comfortable shaking hands like before? Parents, will you be comfortable sending your…
