Topics: Authority of Scripture; Preaching; Theology; Truth References: 2 Timothy 3:16; 4:2 It has been my earnest endeavor ever since I have preached the Word, never to keep back a single doctrine that I believe to be taught of God. It is time that we had done with the old and rusty systems that have … Continue reading “WHEN
WORD TRUMPS THEOLOGY”
TESTING THE KORAN AGAINST THE BIBLE
Topics: Authority of Scripture; Bible; Evangelism; Islam; Religion; Word of God References: Isaiah 55:11; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12 A Christian university student shared a room with a Muslim. As they became friends, their conversation turned to religion. The believer asked the Muslim if he’d ever read the Bible. He answered no, but then asked … Continue reading “TESTING
THE KORAN AGAINST THE BIBLE”
STARRING IN THE BIBLE
Topics: Bible; Boasting; Depravity; Ego; Human Nature; Inspiration of Scripture; Pride; Self-centeredness; Self-image References: Deuteronomy 18:20; Luke 15; John 3:16; Romans 3:23; James 4:6 Kanye West, a hip-hop producer and rapper, wants a new version of Scripture in which he’s the lead. “I bring up historical subjects in a way that makes kids want to … Continue reading “STARRING
IN THE BIBLE”
WHEN READING ISN’T ENOUGH
Topics: Bible; Deliverance; Devotional Life; Faith; False Beliefs; Mistakes; Protection; Providence; Rescue; Safety; Spiritual Disciplines; Testing God; Trust; War References: Psalm 91; Matthew 10:16–17; Mark 13:9; Acts 12:1–12; 2 Timothy 4:15 Although the first Pilgrims established a peaceful relationship with the natives in America, the following generation struggled with bloody warfare. The war between Pilgrims … Continue reading “WHEN
READING ISN’T ENOUGH”
BELIEVING THE BIBLE
Topics: Authority; Belief; Bible; Doubt; Inerrancy; Inspiration of Scripture; Interpretation; Postmodernism; Revelation; Skepticism; Unbelief; Word of God References: Deuteronomy 8:3; Psalm 12:6; 119:105; Matthew 5:18; Luke 21:33; John 17:17; Acts 17:11; Romans 1:16; 2 Timothy 3:16 Americans who say the Bible is the actual word of God and should be taken word for word: 28 … Continue reading “BELIEVING
THE BIBLE”
RANDOM GUIDANCE
Topics: Bible; Foolishness; Greed; Guidance; Interpretation; Money; Motives; Scripture; Success; Wishful Thinking References: Matthew 22:29; Mark 12:24; 2 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 4:12 Two friends met after not seeing each other for a long time. One had gone to college and was now very successful. The other hadn’t gone to college and never … Continue reading “RANDOM
GUIDANCE”
FINDING OUR PRIME MERIDIAN
Topics: Authority; Bible; Creation; Doctrine; Guidance; Inerrancy; Inspiration of Scripture; Perspective; Promises; Purpose; Spiritual Direction; Theology; Truth References: Deuteronomy 8:3; Psalm 12:6; 18:30; 119; Luke 11:28; John 16:13; Romans 1:16; 15:4; Colossians 2:8; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12; James 1:22–25 My family and I recently saw the prime meridian at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, … Continue reading “FINDING
OUR PRIME MERIDIAN”
EASING ANGER WITH MEMORY VERSE
Topics: Anger; Change; Growth; Leading of the Holy Spirit; Overcoming; Scripture; Self-control; Temper References: Psalm 37:8; Proverbs 14:7; 29:11; Ecclesiastes 7:9; Matthew 5:22; Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; James 1:19–20 As a new Christian, I was working through Colossians. The Holy Spirit caught my attention with Colossians 3:8 (NLT): “But now is the time to get … Continue reading “EASING
ANGER WITH MEMORY VERSE”
REJECTING AN AWARD-WINNING BOOK
Topics: Alertness; Books; Challenges; Complacency; Devotional Life; Diligence; Enthusiasm; Indifference; Obstacles; Persistence; Reputation; Word of God References: Joshua 1:8; Matthew 24:35; Mark 13:31; Luke 21:33; Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 3:16 Getting a novel published is extremely difficult, especially if you are an unknown author. Chuck Ross, a freelance writer, decided to test the system. He … Continue reading “REJECTING
AN AWARD-WINNING BOOK”
EQUIPPING US FOR BATTLE
Topics: Help from God; Protection; Security; Spiritual Armor; Spiritual Disciplines; Spiritual Formation; Spiritual Growth; Spiritual Warfare; Vulnerability; Weakness References: Romans 13:11–12; 2 Corinthians 10:3–5; Ephesians 6:10–18; 1 Thessalonians 5:8 In December 2004, a single question from a young soldier touched off a media firestorm. U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld had come to deliver a … Continue reading “EQUIPPING
US FOR BATTLE”