God’s Covenant’s – Law of Moses
Previously, three periods of time were addressed during which God dealt differently with people. Those periods are the Patriarchal, Mosaic, and Christian. In this article, we examine the Mosaic age in greater detail. God has always governed men through covenants. These agreements set forth the terms of God’s blessings and the consequences for disobedience. One […]
God’s Covenant’s – Patriarchal
Previously, three periods of time were addressed during which God dealt differently with people. Those periods are the Patriarchal, Mosaic, and Christian. In this article, we examine the Patriarchal age in greater detail. Beginnings After Creation, God spoke directly to Adam and Eve (Genesis 1:28). There are no middlemen, no priests, and no written word […]
God’s Covenants – Introduction
God has dealt with men differently through the ages. A misunderstanding of these periods or dispensations can have a profound impact on understanding God’s word today. Denominations base some of their worship practices on the law of Moses as if it were normative today. Supporters of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) agenda, assert […]
“Let Brotherly Love Continue”
Love is the root of our faith. Every aspect of our spiritual live grows from the deep tap root of love. Love was the reason for God’s outreach to man. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in should not perish but have eternal life.” […]
5 Ways to Avoid Toxic Politics
The American political environment is toxic. The conduct of candidates is, as usual, abysmal. The political air is so putrid that many Christians are stepping back and refusing to vote for any candidate. For them, the idea of selecting the best of the worst is too distasteful to contemplate. Others are caught up in the […]
What About Government
Government has taken a hit lately. Our national leaders have and are failing to govern by God’s precepts. Abortion is approved. Homosexual marriage is accepted. Government policies empower the wealthy often at the expense of the impoverished. Candidates for national office behave like third graders. In Alabama, our Governor is embroiled in a sex […]
A Man, A Horse & Me
I am in Orlando, Florida for Lads to Leaders and Leaderettes. This morning I went for my walk down International Boulevard. I passed several people (actually, they passed me) also walking. I noticed that most were concentrating on their walk. One or two, three counting me, were obviously struggling. But there was one man, about […]
How to Study The Bible
There is no greater study than a study of the word of God. No other field of research will carry you into eternity. Only a knowledge of God’s word is productive for eternal life. For many, the Bible is a simplistic book studied in childhood in Sunday School. For some, a fast sermon is the […]
How to Study the Bible Part 5 – Caution
I have met many fishermen in Guyana. These hardy men who old methods of fishing and lack any of the modern techniques we see on the boats that ply the waters of the Gulf. It is common to see scars in their hands where they have quickly reached into the water and snagged their finger […]
How to Study the Bible Part 4 – The Questions
Let’s get down to work. Let’s take your Bible study topic and dig into a study of the word of God. There are five questions that you should ask of every Bible text. Once you have the answers you are well on your way to a productive understanding of the Bible. There are more than […]
