A Gospel Choir Heresy
Aug 11
Have you ever seen something that just blew your mind? Something that made you say, "Hmmm, maybe we're worse off than I thought." Well, I had my moment just last week. While shopping at Wal-Mart I wandered into the CD section – looking for Air Supply's greatest hits, of course – and stumbled upon what I believe to be a great travesty. Right before my eyes I saw a gospel tribute CD to President Obama. Some of the tracks include "inspiring words" from our president. Ugh … I still can't believe it.
The True Gospel
Dec 10
Because Christ is God, this “gospel of Jesus Christ” (Mark 1:1) is surely the one true “gospel of God” (Romans 1:1). This is the gospel which we have been commissioned by Christ to preach “to every creature” (Mark 16:15), so we need no other.
Tragic Ignorance
Dec 07
May God deliver each of us from tragic ignorance of our need before Him. We should pray with the psalmist, “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (Psalm 139:23,24).
The Test of Expedience
Nov 27Christians are saved by the grace of God, not by works of righteousness. Therefore, in a sense, they are free to do whatever they please. “All things are lawful unto me.” The Christian, however, is under a higher law, the law of love and of seeking to please and honor his Savior and Lord.
So I Send You
Oct 13[Translate] “Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you” (John 20:21). For approximately three years the disciples had followed Jesus in His travels, had listened to His teaching, and participated in His ministry. They had forsaken “all, and followed Him” (Luke 5:11). They had seen Him ridiculed, opposed, oppressed, suffer...
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