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Category Archives: The Bible
“Christian Verses” Podcast: Psalm 119:105
The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew (with just a handful of passages written in Aramaic), and the New Testament was written in Greek. So, unless you can read those languages, you need an English translation of the Bible. … Continue reading
Where Did Cain Get His Wife?
Twice in the past few weeks I’ve been asked, “Where did Cain get his wife?” The reason for the question is obvious to anyone who has read Genesis chapter 4. Genesis 4:1-15 speaks of a time when Adam and Eve … Continue reading
The Snowstorm That Helped Charles Spurgeon Get Saved
This past Saturday night we got a little skiff of snow that created some slick roads and icy parking lots early Sunday morning. Consequently, like some other churches in our area, we cancelled Sunday School and 11:00 p.m. worship service … Continue reading
Pet Verses
Why are there so many different denominations, groups, cliques, and movements, with each one claiming the title “Christian”? It is because they all have “pet verses” to which they give favored preference over other verses from scripture. Allow me to … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Baptism, Bible Study, Calvinism, Church Attendance, Discernment, Election, Eternal Security, God's Word, Scripture, The Bible, Truth
Tagged Do you have to get baptized to get saved?, Is baptismal regeneration scriptural?, Is Calvinism scriptural?, Is drinking a sin?, Seventh Day Adventist teaching on the Sabbath, using pet verses
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The Source of Right Doctrine
“Right Doctrine for Right Living” series: (post #2) When you are looking for a church, what should be at the top of your list of criteria? The size of the church? Nope. The location of the church? Nope. The church’s … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Discernment, God's Word, Scripture, Series: "Right Doctrine For Right Living", The Bible, Truth
Tagged an example of using the Bible to prove wrong doctrine, Scripture is profitable for doctrine, using the Bible to prove anything, What is the most important thing to look for in a church?
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Jesus’ Childhood (post #2 of 3)
When last we left Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus, they were in Jerusalem in the Jewish temple performing a couple of important services per the Mosaic law. At this point, Jesus is 40 days old and has been circumcised … Continue reading
“Christian Verses” Podcast: 2 Timothy 4:2
Drew Brees, the quarterback for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, recently got himself into trouble with the LGBTQ community. What did he do? He promoted Focus on the Family’s “Bring Your Bible to School Day.” Focus on the Family, you … Continue reading
Royce’s World Civilizations Textbook
Royce, our eighteen-year-old son, is currently attending the local community college. He’s in the general-education program, the idea being that he will complete that two-year program and then transfer to a four-year school. Okay, so far so good. He comes … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Current Events, Discernment, Parenting, Personal, Scripture, The Bible, Truth, Youth
Tagged being a Christian student in a public school, Can the Old Testament be trusted?, Did Israel conquer Canaan?, doubting the Hebrew scriptures, public schools and Christianity, Traditions & Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past
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The Disciple's Road 