PART ONE We will begin by reading from James 1:22-24. The apostle writes, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after […]
UNPARDONABLE — Hell, Guaranteed [ PDF version ] [ EPUB version ] Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit receives sharper emphasis and greater coverage in the Gospels, and in more vivid language, than the doctrines of election, baptism, and communion. However, it is the single most distorted, rejected, and neglected major doctrine in the history of […]
You may have heard it said, “God gives us what we need, not what we want.” It is sometimes applied to life in general, and it is often applied to prayer. This religious platitude is in direct contradiction to the word of God. It stands especially against the teachings of Jesus on prayer. It is […]
A Demonic Force God revealed to me the calling to the ministry the moment I was converted. Before that time I had admired the work of preachers, but never imagined that I would become one, because I did not think that I would be worthy or good enough. But God is worthy, and God is […]
As you acknowledged, some people often say “for the glory of God” to justify what they like to do. The verse you mentioned says, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Let us make three observations about it. First, it does […]
There is a school of philosophy that takes God’s word as the first principle and then deduces its system. It rejects false methods of discovery such as intuition, sensation, and irrational processes and starting points. This approach is correct. In fact, it is the only correct approach. However, the followers of this philosophy often fail […]
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but […]
The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. As the Scriptures say, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.” So where does this leave the philosophers, the […]
Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters – yes, even his own life – he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow […]
I have heard differing perspectives from pastors and theologians about sharing the gospel with people at work. Some say don’t do it because one’s employer doesn’t give one pay to evangelize. But at the same time, others have said that because one is on salary and what matters with salary employees is getting work done, […]