This begged an interesting theological question for me… Is it appropriate for a Christian to ask God for the death of their enemies? After all, Jesus not only forbade us from hating persons in our heart, but also told us to LOVE our enemies. Read more
VIVIAN, LA – Youth Pastor of Bible Believer's Church in Vivian, Louisiana, Christopher Oden, is in stable condition after a he had a big scare over the weekend. Mr. Oden and his youth group were camping out for a youth retreat close to Caddo Lake, when they encountered what they thought to be The Bigfoot. They later found out it was only Christian Musician, David Crowder. Read more
WASHINGTON D.C. – After much speculation and anticipation, the Clinton camp has confirmed that she will be watching the 2016 election results from The Dark Castle in Mordor with her family and close friend, The Dark Lord Sauron. Read more
Say what you want about him, but Mel Gibson does not go halfway. The 60-year old director, who has one more Best Directing Oscar than Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, Howard Hawks, Robert Altman, and Spike Lee, has shown in films like The Passion of the Christ (2004), Braveheart (1995), and Apocalypto (2006) that he has the courage of his convictions and vision. Such intentional conviction makes the end of Hacksaw Ridge (2016) a bit of a headscratcher when the vision goes from courageous defense to inspirational slaughter. Read more
I grieve for Brandon and Jen Hatmaker, not because I know them in any way personally, but simply because I believe them to be yet another couple with tremendous influence who are leading others down a dangerous path that makes light of what the scriptures teach on the nature of sin. In this case, it is the particular sin of homosexuality. The full shame is not found in the fact that yet another person of influence has bowed the knee... Read more
CHICAGO, IL – Local, nominal Protestant, Charles Hoffstentter is reported to have confused famed Protestant Reformer, Martin Luther, with the leader of the African-American Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. On Hoffstentter’s Facebook page, he took to posting pictures of MLK with quotes from the famous Reformer, with the accompanying title in all caps: SEMPER REFORMANDA! One such quote emblazoned above a picture of MLK’s infamous speech, I have a Dream, were the strong words of the reformer in his written treatise... Read more
There is a great book by Gordon Fee titled, “How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth.” It’s a fairly readable introduction on the topic of Biblical Hermeneutics (Biblical Interpretation). In fact, it’s so popular that it has been required reading at most of the bible colleges, seminaries, and other institutes I have attended. It’s an extremely helpful tool and I recommend it for the library of anyone who enjoys studying Scripture. Recently I was reflecting on the book... Read more
Does an Elder/Deacon/Pastor Have to be Married? Many intelligent, educated, biblical commentators who have addressed the words “…the husband of one wife…”, found in 1 Timothy 3:2, 12; and Titus 1:6-9, have reached the same conclusion that I, and many I know, have. That conclusion is, “husband of one wife” does NOT mean that an elder or pastor has to be married. The phrase simply means that if a man is married, then he needs to exercise marital fidelity, be... Read more
Romans 12:16-18: “Be of the same mind toward one another… If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” One translation states it, “Live in harmony with each other.” We get our English word “arm” from the same Greek root as “h-a-r-m-o-n-y.” The stem word is harmos, which means “joint.” Just as your “arm” is connected to your shoulder at its “joint.” They are working together, working in harmony. In a similar fashion, when... Read more
Are you sick of it yet? I am. As a bible teacher, writer, and former preacher there are a few topics I have purposefully stayed away from. Politics is one of them. However, given the whirlwind of hurricane activity in connection to this year’s election I felt that for the first time in over 23 years I needed to say something. This is not going to be the usual article taking a pro or con position for either candidate. I’m... Read more
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