Category Archives: Sin

A Biblical Perspective on the Arrest and Death of George Floyd

Posted on June 1, 2020 by

I didn’t need to rewatch the video of George Floyd’s arrest to know that those four police officers, specifically Derek Chauvin, sinned in how the arrest was handled. Neither did I need to rewatch all the videos of the looting … Continue reading →

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When Digging a Hole Is Better Than Building an Altar

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

Then Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padan Aram; and he pitched his tent before the city. And he bought the parcel of land, where he had … Continue reading →

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When God Changes His Mind

Posted on April 6, 2020 by

“Jonah” series (post #4) Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from the disaster that He had said He would bring upon them, and He did not do it. (Jonah 3:10, N.K.J.V.) … Continue reading →

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How to Lose the Joy of Salvation

Posted on March 13, 2020 by

Restore to me the joy of Your salvation… (Psalm 51:12, N.K.J.V.) Prominent Baptist preacher Dr. Tom Wallace tells of an experience he had when he was serving as the pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Elkton, Maryland. One Sunday morning … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Genesis 4:7

Posted on March 8, 2020 by

In Genesis 4:7, God told Cain, “If you don’t do well, sin is crouching at your door.” The picture of sin crouching at the door is certainly a very graphic one, but what exactly does it mean? This is the … Continue reading →

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Vance Havner’s Take on Worldly Christians

Posted on March 6, 2020 by

Vance Havner was born in Jugtown, North Carolina, in 1901, began preaching at the age of 14, and spent the next 70 years preaching, pastoring, writing, and speaking in revival services and Bible conferences. How much of a legend did … Continue reading →

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Resolution or Repentance?

Posted on January 2, 2020 by

Little Johnny’s mother plainly told him not to eat any cookies before supper. As soon as her back was turned, though, Johnny ate some cookies. When the mother discovered what he had done, she asked him, “Didn’t you know it … Continue reading →

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How to Hurt Your Best Friend

Posted on December 28, 2019 by

Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture says … Continue reading →

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How Satan Leads Us to Our Own Destruction

Posted on December 7, 2019 by

Noted British pastor Charles Spurgeon once told the story of a preacher who was taking a leisurely stroll through a small village. As the preacher walked along, he saw a farmer leading a herd of pigs down the road. Since … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Psalm 1:1

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

Anytime we leave God out of our lives we get into trouble. Oftentimes this leaving out involves the progression that is described in Psalm 1:1. First, we walk in the counsel of the ungodly. Second, this walking eventually leads us to stand in … Continue reading →

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