Is Communion Commemorative or Prophetic? The Lord’s Supper or Communion is the New Testament form of the Jewish Passover celebration. Christians rightly understand that our Lord changed the character of the Passover meal as He celebrated it with His disciples shortly before His trials and crucifixion. In Luke 22:19, Jesus commanded His disciples (and… Continue reading Communion, Commemorative or Prophetic
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Why Did Jesus Not Condemn the Woman Caught in Adultery?
Why Did Jesus Not Condemn the Woman Caught in Adultery? A passage that has caused many Christians and even some theologians to question Scripture is found in John 8:1-11. That passage reads, “1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning He came again into the temple, and… Continue reading Why Did Jesus Not Condemn the Woman Caught in Adultery?
Why Was Jesus Baptized
Why Was Jesus Baptized? Matthew 3:13–17 (NASB95): “13 Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” 15 But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it… Continue reading Why Was Jesus Baptized
Angels Do Not Have Wings!
Angels Do Not Have Wings! The popular view of angels, even before the time of the Protestant Reformation, is that of beautiful, winged creatures dressed in flowing robes, usually white. We see many paintings of angels appearing in the sky over the shepherds announcing the birth of the Savior. Many representations of angels… Continue reading Angels Do Not Have Wings!
Is It Possible To Be a “Gay” Christian?
Is It Possible To Be a “Gay” Christian? There are many in the church world who profess they are Christian and who also claim to be homosexual, “because God made me that way”. Many others assert they are homosexual but are also Christian because they are celibate. But is it really possible to a a… Continue reading Is It Possible To Be a “Gay” Christian?
Disobedience of God Results in Cultural Chaos
Disobedience of God Results in Cultural Chaos As we listen to and view the news in the world today, it seems that our world is descending into chaos. There seem to be more and more murders. There. seems to be more and more disregard of authority. Government edicts are defied. Teachers are scorned by students.… Continue reading Disobedience of God Results in Cultural Chaos
Is Matthew 24 About the Future?
Is Matthew 24 About the Future? In a word, of course! But in another word, of course not! In seminary, we were taught to always remember “Context, context, context. A text without a context is a pretext to teach anything you want to teach.” The main problem with the modern interpretation of Matthew… Continue reading Is Matthew 24 About the Future?
Is Belief in God a Function of Man’s Will?
Is Belief in God a Function of man”s Will? Recently, someone sent me an article by Scott Severance in which he states. “Belief is a function of the will. No one can force a person to believe. He or she must choose to believe.” While that may be the dominant belief in the American church… Continue reading Is Belief in God a Function of Man’s Will?
Is Your god an Idol?
Is Your god an Idol? Many years ago, when I was a relatively new pastor, a woman was discussing with me the wickedness she saw in the world. She made the statement, “My god would not allow such things to happen.” What she did not comprehend is that the god of her belief was not… Continue reading Is Your god an Idol?
Is It Sinful for a Christian to Exceed the Speed Limit?
Is It Sinful for a Christian to Exceed the Speed Limit? On a recent road trip from Pensacola, FL to northern Georgia and then to North Carolina and return (it had been several years since we traveled), I was amazed that very few drivers on the highway obeyed the posted speed limit. While I drove… Continue reading Is It Sinful for a Christian to Exceed the Speed Limit?