In the study of linguistics, it is normal to see that the meaning of words may change over time. One such word that fits the category is the word “sacrament”. When we hear that word, we think of the seven sacraments administered by the church. They are a promise from Christ to show that he... Continue Reading →
Moral Relativism, Moral Code, and Human Freedom
In modern times it has been increasing popular to say that truth may vary by person. One person may say that murder is wrong, while another may say it is wrong depending on the scenario. Though the example given may seem outlandish is denotes a trend of moral relativism among our culture. The power to... Continue Reading →
Victory in Jesus!
The letters of Paul are very powerful and beneficial to the Christian. They show a man who persecuted the church, became a missionary to the Gentiles, and a man who died a martyr for the Christian faith. His first letter to the Thessalonians was the first letter written in the New Testament, but what has... Continue Reading →
Unmerited Grace
The following topic is one that I have avoided writing about for quite some time. That is because it is a very personal story, and many of those close to me would have difficulty believing it. However the call of the Holy Spirit must trump all of my desires. This is my story. A story... Continue Reading →
Drop Anchor
"Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it."- Hebrews 2:1 The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews writes about much that still happens today. He implores us to take the message of salvation to heart, to hold it, to cherish it, and never let... Continue Reading →
Faith and Assurance
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."- Hebrews 11:1 Chapter eleven of the book of Hebrews is known as the hall of fame of faith. It describes the faith of the Old Testament patriarchs. The chapter gives examples of the Noah, Abraham, Enoch, and others who were... Continue Reading →
Discipleship is a Process
As we get older we look back on things we have done with a sense of awe, accomplishment, and in some cases horror. This is because life is a learning process that starts from the time we are born. We learn to walk, speak, ride a bike, and later in life we teach others to... Continue Reading →
Watch Your Tongue
"From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not be so.".- James 3:10 James dedicates a whole chapter on taming the tongue. It is very clear that he does not take the issue lightly. We are all guilty of what he speaks of in todays verse...no exceptions. In the modern... Continue Reading →
Wives do what! An Exegetical look at Ephesians 5:22-33
INTRODUCTION In Ephesians 5:22-23 the Apostle Paul is outlining several different things to the new believers in Ephesus. Readings of the previous verses will reveal a fatherly approach to the Christian life. Paul discusses where the Ephesians came from, the importance of Unity, and in this section he is moving into family life[1]. The passage... Continue Reading →