I have read Larkin's Dispensational Truth (1918) more than once and I reference it often. I understand his definitions and descriptions of dispensationalism as periods of time. More specifically, "a 'DISPENSATION' stands for a 'moral' or 'probationary' period in the world's history." However, he gets there by going beyond the words of the King James… Continue reading The Biblical Truth of Dispensations
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Introverts at Church
According to the Barna Group, about 45-50% of U.S. church attenders are self-reported introverts - and about half of those are “ambiverts” (a “best-of-both-worlds” mixture of extrovert and introvert traits). The following are the top ten most common introvert characteristics: Prefers solitude: Enjoys time alone to recharge and reflect. Deep thinker: Processes thoughts internally, often… Continue reading Introverts at Church
“Be a Man”
One way to spur men to action is to challenge them. That has been the reason why the military, sports, and even our churches spend so much time telling men to "man up," overcome their pain, get stronger, eliminate weakness, etc. Father's Day is coming up, and our churches will more than likely go after… Continue reading “Be a Man”
Submission and Humility
We live in a society filled with rampant narcissism and pride. This is one of the most severe, Epicurean, "me, me, me" generations in human history. Wives refuse to submit to their husbands and the younger generations abhor their elders (remember the "OK boomer" trend?). Submission and humility are in short supply. If God gives… Continue reading Submission and Humility
Godliness with Contentment
I would say that most Christians experience either contentment or godliness. There's also a significant number that experience neither. Our goal, and one that it appears very few meet, is to be both godly AND content. Think about your own life. First of all, are you content? Are you satisfied with your job, salary, family,… Continue reading Godliness with Contentment
“Soteriology” and a Look at Romans 4
In the course of trying to better understand the Bible and things I have taken for granted over the years, I decided to revisit salvation (smart people might call it “soteriology”). I have long held that salvation was different from the Old Testament (OT) and New Testament (NT). There are essentially two separate arguments to… Continue reading “Soteriology” and a Look at Romans 4
What is Marriage?
Over the past year or so, many circumstances have come about that caused me to lean toward a path that I never once considered – I might just be “called to the ministry.” Of course, all Christians are “the called” (Rom. 8:28) and we are all to “minister.” I am talking about a full-time ministry… Continue reading What is Marriage?
Should Christians Consume Alcohol?
There has been a centuries long debate on Christian alcohol consumption. Many things have been written on the subject, but I do not trust most sources. I will do what I believe needs to be done. I will go verse by verse and categorize “wine” into six categories, positive, negative, and neutral verses dealing with… Continue reading Should Christians Consume Alcohol?
Once Saved, Always Saved?
Those who reject Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS), aka. eternal security, would have you believe that: You can be “born again” (John 3:3) again and again and again. You can be spiritually circumcised (Col. 2:11) again and again and again. You can become “one spirit” with Jesus (1 Cor. 6:17) again and again and again.… Continue reading Once Saved, Always Saved?
The “Gossip” Problem
According to a survey I found, 61% of Christians who believe they were “forced out of church” blame gossip as the primary cause. Churches all across the nation warn of the dangers of gossip quite often – perhaps more than other sins like drunkenness or fornication. Ask anyone who has been in church for any… Continue reading The “Gossip” Problem
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