Dr. Francis Schaeffer describes how unbelief and apathy destroy a society. As we see the unfolding of the video, compare what the Roman Empire went through leading to its downfall, and compare it to America today. Christians today are apathetic and indifferent. The mega churches don't care to defend biblical doctrine. The country is slipping further into depravity and apostasy, while the Christians sit back and ...
If I were to ask you to think back as far as it was possible for you to remember, how far back could you go? Our minds from birth to the present have absorbed ideas from millions of different avenues. Each and every day, our minds are invaded by commercials, billboards, movies, cartoons, radio ads, songs, talk shows, movie stars, co-workers, parents, family members, and so much more. ...
According to the official website, "An Evangelical Manifesto is an open declaration of who Evangelicals are and what they stand for. It has been drafted and published by a representative group of Evangelical leaders who do not claim to speak for all Evangelicals, but who invite all other Evangelicals to stand with them and help clarify what Evangelical means in light of "confusions within and the consternation without" ...
Ouch! These are prone to be fighting words in today's modern evangelical church. Mention one or the other, and defense mechanisms come right on up! Why should this be the case? As Christians, are we not called to be like the Bereans? Are we not to search the Scriptures? We are to be imitators, of those men who follow after Christ, men who do not compromise the truth! ...
As we take in what Paul has to say in His epistles, we find a treasure of blessings which flow out of the reality that we are in union with Christ. We, as followers of Messiah, must stop and realize that our union with Christ should not only be a knowledge that stops in the mind, but must penetrate to the inner most parts of the soul. The ...
Reflections from the Scriptures: "Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." James 1:2-4 "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, ...
Let us take a look at the words of David in Psalm 103. David begins by commanding himself saying, “bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul.” So often today, we hear the prayers of others asking God for a blessing. “LORD, bless my life and provide for my every need.” ...
Rather than writing a fresh post for this Theothursday, I decided to post my notes from a study I did a while back on Jude. The article is old, but seems fitting to be released now. At the risk of being too technical, I've included some of the minor exegetical notes while eliminating the tedious. The following was written prior to any personal controversy, thus I cannot be ...
The song rings out, "come as you are, come and drink from the living water, that flowed from His hands, flowed from his side." The lights are dimmed, with everyone's heads bowed and eyes closed, the pastor calls out, "If you hear Christ, stand up like a man, come down to the altar." The pastor proceeds to let the song play out. He looks out and there are only ...
Theothursdays will officially begin next Thursday. We will, if God wills, devote each Thursday to Bible study and discussion in order that we may grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ! I will provide the text, commentary, and occasionally fly in guest commentators. Tonight's guest is Matthew Henry. Our text is 1 Peter 1:1-2. Please begin with prayer. Ask our Father, in Jesus' name, to bless our time as we read ...
Point # 1: The New Testament church was at first a messianic synagogue (James 2:2). As a messianic synagogue, the early church had elders who judged religious issues such as doctrine and morals. In the history of the Jews and the early church, the elders did not rule on civil issues such as violations of the law. Point #2 According to Matthew 22: 21 and Luke 20: 22-25, we ...
1. "Civil law" is nothing more or less than somebody's theology written into law. The laws of the state either reflect the views of the people or the views of the state. This is the great issue that faces America today. 2. Reformation theology teaches that the government should be "of the people and by the people." Thus the laws of the state should conform to and reflect the ...
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