What Does the Bible Say? Is this a gift I should be seeking? The Holy Spirit is the one who bestows spiritual gifts on believers (1 Corinthians 12:11). Not every Christian has every gift. So I think Christians should be happy with whatever gift the Holy Spirit has sovereignly decided to give them. There are … Continue reading “Tongues”
Tongue, cf Speech
Our Tongue’s Get Us Into Trouble The classic movie, A Christmas Story, is a nostalgic look at growing up in Gary, Indiana, through the eyes of a boy named Ralphy. One scene depicts a school recess in the middle of winter. Two boys surrounded by their classmates argue whether a person’s tongue will stick to … Continue reading “Tongue, cf Speech”
Toleration
Toleration is Often Indifference in Disguise “It doesn’t matter what religion you have as long as you have one” is apt to mean really “I couldn’t care less whether you have one or not.” If it means what it says, the question arises about a religion which demands, say, that first-born children be fed to … Continue reading “Toleration”
Tolerance
Today Your Creed Is a Preference As I checked in for an outpatient test at a local hospital last week, the admissions lady…inquired, “What is your religious preference?” I was tempted…to repeat what Jonah said…”I am a Hebrew, ma’am. And I fear the Lord, the God of Heaven….” But that would surely have got me … Continue reading “Tolerance”
Titus
Resource • The Pauline Circle, F.F. Bruce, Eerdmans, 1985, p. 58
Tithe
Meaning of Word meaning “tenth,” used of the offering of a tenth for religious purposes. Abraham gave a tenth to Melchizedek, the priest-king (Gen. 14:18–20). The Israelites were required to give a tithe to the Levites (Num. 18:21, 24), and the Levites in turn were to give a tithe of the tithe to the priests … Continue reading “Tithe”
Titanic
The Witness of John Harper In the first moments of Monday, April 15th, 1912, many men and women sought their own best, sometimes at the expense of others. However, several seldom-celebrated individuals ignored that urge for mere self-preservation and followed a more ancient code. “Greater love has no one than this,” the New Testament tells … Continue reading “Titanic”
Timothy
Resource • The Pauline Circle, F. F. Bruce, Eerdmans, 1985, p. 29
Timing
Free Calendar Turned Out to be a Real Turkey Cathy Mullikin’s bird is cooked, and her calendar is toast. Mullikin had her Thanksgiving turkey dinner already cooked on Thursday, “and my friends and family are coming on the 28th and they’re going to think I’m a kook,” she said. She should never have believed that … Continue reading “Timing”
Timidity
Doormats Have you ever heard of the “Dependent Order of Really Meek and Timid Souls”? When you make an acrostic of its first letters, you have “Doormats.” The Doormats have an official insignia—a yellow caution light. Their official motto is: “The meek shall inherit the earth, if that’s OK with everybody!” The society was founded … Continue reading “Timidity”