Exploring the (potentially) biblical application of the phrase "When God closes a door..." Listen to the Audio Record of this message by Clicking Here. Last week we celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Now, to be fair, that is something that Christians celebrate every week and everyday. Without the Resurrection, we would not have the … Continue reading Open, Closed, and Locked Doors
In the Bible…The Bible Teaches
Do you know the difference between something being in the bible and something the bible teachers? Listen to the Audio of this message by CLICKING HERE. In the Bible, there are plenty of things that happen and plenty of things that are said. Some tell tales of people doing things, crossing the red sea, and … Continue reading In the Bible…The Bible Teaches
Fine Sounding Arguments
Colossians 1:15-23 To listen to the audio recording, CLICK HERE to listen on Spotify or use the player at the end of this post. I don’t know if you have been noticing a pattern with Paul’s writings, but I have. Many times, the sticking point to the gospel moving forward in the New Testament era … Continue reading Fine Sounding Arguments
Partnership and Persecution
Being a partner in ministry has benefits and it has costs. Paul and Timothy share this in Philippians 1. Listen on Spotify by Clicking Here. It’s been a little while since we last studied one of Paul's letters together. In fact, here is a link to our last message on Ephesians. I always wanted to … Continue reading Partnership and Persecution
Pauline Puddles: One Body
Unity among believers of Christ is of utmost importance but has not always seen as achievable. In the post we look at Paul's various teachings on when it means to be One Body, unified in Christ Jesus.
Running Scared
Devotional Thought 13 Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” 14 Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15 One day the evil spirit … Continue reading Running Scared
Perishable Commodity
Ever bought food from a store and if left uneaten or unpreserved, it goes bad? The word for that is "perishing." In this post, I share a grocer's perspective on the biblical (and natural) concept of perishing and also what that biblical truth should motivate us to do.
The One with Batman in the Title
OK, so Batman is not in the bible. But there is a connection to Bruce Wayne's origin story and Galatians 4, which will be what this post is about. CLICK HERE to Listen on Spotify. Guardians and Trustees I didn't see this coming. I opened up Galatians 4 and read Paul's continued instruction and guidance … Continue reading The One with Batman in the Title
Foolishness
In Galatians 3, Paul does not "pity the fool" like Mr. T. He calls out their foolishness in the hopes of their recovery. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dNZw6pLjifXv1cAeqHWzS?si=QSimu7IyTN2Yos4FNOo-ew Use this table of contents to skip to various parts of the post. Recap of previous ChaptersFoolish in the New TestamentLuke 24:22-27 (focus on verse 25)Romans 1:141 Timothy 6:9Titus 3:3Two applications … Continue reading Foolishness
The Importance of Addresses
How do you know if you've arrived if you don't know the address of your destination? I could expound on the importance of Bible study in many different directions and reasons, but for today I want to focus on the importance of addresses. “What do you mean by that, preacher?” Well, I’m glad you asked. … Continue reading The Importance of Addresses
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