Having taught a class on biblical hermeneutics I have become much more aware of interpretational errors and assumptions Christians often make. All believers need to master some basic principles of biblical hermeneutics in order to rightly handle God’s Word. As John MacArthur accurately states: “If you don’t have the meaning of Scripture, you do not […]
My speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom . . . —1 Corinthians 2:4 Paul was a scholar and an orator of the highest degree; he was not speaking here out of a deep sense of humility, but was saying that when he preached the gospel, he would veil […]
Following are the notes and outline of Sunday’s message. The message itself did not record due to an error, so it will not be found on the sermon page – sorry about that. The quotes that I used in the message can be found at the end of this blog under “Quotes.” These quotes are […]
GALATIANS Series Title: Standing By Grace In Union With Christ; The Believer’s Relationship To The Law I. Rescued By Grace I. Introduction: Desertion from Paul’s Gospel Is Desertion from the Gospel (1:1 – 2:21) A. Greeting: Paul’s Apostolic Authority (1:1 – 5) B. Problem Explained: Desertion from the Gospel […]
CONTEND FOR THE FAITH . Jude, the brother of the Lord exhorted believers in his day to “earnestly contend for the faith that was once and for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3b). As believers in Christ we are to take heed to this exhortation and do the same. We must know the fundamental […]
I found this post on another blog. I felt that some important points were made that can be helpful. Feel free to post a response. The following is a conversation that recently took place in my daughter’s middle school group. And I think it does a good job highlighting three mistakes that we often make […]
The lyrics of the following hymn are absolutely beautiful and powerful. I hope that you will be blessed by these inspired thoughts from John Newton. The message is one of grace, mercy and then more grace. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the sole anchor and hope for humanity. “But far be it from me […]
Purity Of Doctrine – Continued I have chosen another portion from a lecture by C. F. W. Walther, a Lutheran scholar and pastor from the 19th century. To learn more about this scholar please see the prior post Purity of Doctrine. This quote from Walther demonstrates his passion for students […]
Purity Of Doctrine The following meditation is taken from the book Law & Gospel: How To Read And Apply The Bible, by C. F. W. Walther. Walther was a Lutheran scholar who lived and taught in the nineteenth century (1811 – 1887). He was born in Germany and came to the United States […]
Perseverance And Assurance Jesus Christ is my sole and all sufficient Savior. I rest in His faithfulness alone. If I had to trust in my own strength and ability to remain faithful I would miserably fail; actually, I already have. I thank Him for His boundless and relentless mercy and grace. All of […]