Today I write about something that has potential to be challenging to understand and something genuine Christians may disagree with--the reason I am not preaching Mark 16:9-20. All Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable (2 Timothy 3:16). But the reason I'm not preaching Mark 16:9-20 is because I can't in good conscience … Continue reading Why I Won’t Be Preaching Mark 16:9-20
This Sunday, I'll be preaching Mark 14:43-72. Spoiler alert, this text is heartbreaking. In it, Jesus is lied about struck in the face, refuses to defend Himself against lies, then admits to His true identity in a way that essentially seals His death. Meanwhile, Peter, Jesus' top follower and leader of the rest of the … Continue reading Initial Thoughts on Mark 14:53-72
Someone asked me to help them understand Psalm 82 this past Sunday. They had been told that Psalm 82 shows that God is one of many other smaller gods. They knew that's not right biblically, but they didn't know how to respond to the claim. I thought it would be helpful to write about this … Continue reading The “gods” of Psalm 82
It is “Pride Month” in our country. As people who “hold God’s Word as our highest authority for how we live and what we believe” (our church covenant), I thought it opportune to give a simple list of what Scripture says about homosexual behavior. Homosexual behavior, according to God, is: Reason for judgment from God … Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Homosexual Behavior? A Simple List
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