Category Archives: Scripture

Did Jesus Die for Everybody?

“Calvinism” series: (post #4) Years ago, I attended an evangelism/missions service that was part of a multi-night crusade sponsored by our local S.B.C. Association. The guest speaker for the crusade was a fellow S.B.C. pastor who had gained a fair … Continue reading

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What Does It Take to Become One of God’s “Elect”?

“Calvinism” series: (post #3) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father… (1 Peter 1:1-2, N.K.J.V.) Make no mistake, it’s … Continue reading

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What is TULIP Theology?

“Calvinism” series: (post #1) I am an ordained minister in the Southern Baptist Convention denomination. Even though some Baptists actually resent being called Protestant, the S.B.C., with its 15 million members, gets categorized as the largest Protestant denomination in America. … Continue reading

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Hebrews 4:12

In this week’s podcast, Malcolm and I conclude our series on the word of God by discussing Hebrews 4:12. What a verse! What it says about the word of God is nothing short of incredible. Here’s the link: https://soundcloud.com/user-185243867/christianverses2018009

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What Satan Does to Some Who Hear God’s Word: Theft

“The Wiles of the Devil” (post #16) “Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.” (Luke 8:12, N.K.J.V.) The … Continue reading

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: 2 Timothy 3:16

For this week’s podcast Malcolm and I continue with our series on the word of God. Our focus verse this time is 2 Timothy 3:16 as we discuss not only the inspiration of the Bible but also the implications of … Continue reading

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Romans 15:4

The latest podcast is the second in the series on the word of God. For this one, Malcolm Woody and I use Romans 15:4 to discuss how simply reading the Bible can provide the Christian with endurance, encouragement, and hope. … Continue reading

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Isaiah 40:8

The latest podcast is centered around Isaiah 40:8 and deals with the preservation of holy scripture. It’s one thing for the Bible’s words to be inspired by God and written down, but it’s another thing for those written words to … Continue reading

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The Wiles of the Devil

“The Wiles of the Devil” series (post #1) Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (Ephesians 6:11, N.K.J.V.) The Greek word translated as “wiles” in this verse … Continue reading

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The Gap Theory

“How Old Is the Earth?” series (post #5) Genesis 1:1 tells us that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. But right on the heels of that we get Genesis 1:2, which tells us that the earth … Continue reading

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