Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near (Hebrews 10:25). The phrase “one another” is one word in the Greek. If you read the Greek New Testament, the word looks like “oneanother.” Oneanother in the Greek is …
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). In 1985, a group called The Jesus Seminar, calling themselves “scholars,” started meeting together. Yes, they called themselves “scholars.” Read the following and make …
The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also (2 Timothy 2:2, NASB1995). After 49 years of being the Senior Pastor in one church, I’m often asked, “How is retirement?” I don’t like the question, as I’m spiritually and emotionally allergic to …
[Today’s Interruption is an excerpt from Howard’s diary. I will be sharing passages from his diary throughout 2023 and perhaps in 2024. I’m thankful to Howard for sharing his diary with me. I see myself in his stories, and maybe all of us can learn from him. I know some will ask if Howard is …
Deep calls to deep at the sound of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have rolled over me (Psalm 42:7, ESV). Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26, …
God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:28, ESV). There are gifts, or abilities, given by the Holy Spirit. One of the most important gifts needed in the church is the gift of administration. The gift of administration is also known as …
He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed (1 Peter 2:24, NLT). Have you been discouraged recently? I mean, more than usual? Through talking to believers and pastors recently, I’ve sensed a …
And Jacob was left alone. And a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day (Genesis 32:24, ESV). So, Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered” (Genesis 32:30). C.S. Lewis writes about a woman of great influence who had trial …
It may be stated categorically that no archeological discovery has ever controverted a biblical reference (Rabbi Dr. Nelson Glueck). Christianity is a historical religion, not mythical, not looking for the “inner light,” and not primarily “you can sense God in nature.” Our faith is based upon hard facts. As Paul taught in his discussion of …
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your …