In the letter of Luke 22:47-48 “And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?” I know Judas had conspired… Read More »
The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm in the mountains of West Virginia with his young grandson. Each morning, Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out Bible. His grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in any… Read More »
Study this one out if you have time (faith of Jesus or Faith in Jesus ) David I’ve studied this one David. Simply put, I have to have faith “in” Jesus to be saved, and then God gives me the faith “of” Jesus and both ways, I can please God. With Jesus’ faith added to… Read More »
In the first chapter of Galatians Paul uses strong words in reference to anyone preaching a different gospel than what he taught. “If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:9). The book of Galatians addresses the issue of “legalism”. In chapter 3:3 he… Read More »
What can you tell me about the Disciple Simon the Canaanite? Are there any other references to him in the New Testament? Georgianna I find four references to Simon the Canaanite. In two, he’s referenced as a “Canaanite” which means someone from Canaan and in the other two, he’s referenced as “Zelotes” which simply means “Zealot”.… Read More »
Do you think angels are ministering through the internet? Glad if they are Of course I do. Holy and unholy alike. Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. The verse above isn’t in the scriptures just to be there. It’s there for a reason. And we need… Read More »
It was hard to watch her fail. Physically she was growing thinner and more stooped. Mentally she was losing her ability to sort out reality. Initially, my grandmother had railed angrily against the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease that were eroding who she had always been. Eventually, the anger gave way to frustration, and then resignation.… Read More »
God won’t ask what kind of car you drove, but He’ll ask how many people you drove who didn’t have transportation. God won’t ask the square footage of your house, but He’ll ask how many people you welcomed into your home. God won’t ask about the clothes you had in your closet, but He’ll ask… Read More »
The story may or may not be true. The lesson of the story is true, however. I chose #2, now you choose too. This is a true story of something that happened just a few years ago at USC. There was a professor of philosophy there who was a deeply committed atheist. His primary goal… Read More »
2Sam:7:14: I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men To whom does this verse of scripture refer?? Also does this verse refer to the birth of Christ or the second… Read More »