Preacher’s Study Year In Review – 2010
It’s always fun to look back at the year and see what the most popular posts were. It’s often surprising and not really what I would think. Here are the top 10 posts of 2010 based on the number of readers. 5 Ways to Stop Gossip Stop Gossip in the Church Church of Christ Music: […]
Jonah and the Whale Could Not Have Happened!
One of the most memorable Biblical stories is that of Jonah and the great fish found in the Old Testament book of Jonah. Almost everyone knows the story. But now we learn that it didn’t happen. That’s right. Some “experts” who also claim to be Christians have decided that the science rules out the possibility […]
Second Chance Salvation & The Dangers of Dispensationalism
To some, the idea of the Rapture, Armageddon, the Antichrist and a 1,000 year earthly reign of Christ may seem harmless, although errant, variations on the end of time. But buried inside these teachings is a hideous idea that will condemn souls to eternal punishment. It teaches a second chance salvation which is not taught […]
Apocalyptic Literature
The Bible can be understood. God would never tease mankind by giving him a message only to make it incomprehensible. We can know the truth (John 8:32). But some sections of Scripture are more challenging than others. For example, “the abomination of desolation” from Mark 13:14 can be studied and comprehended but against “Thou shalt […]
The Rapture Package
There is much talk about the “Rapture” and the events associated with the return of Jesus in judgment. People like to talk about the “signs of the times” and speculate that the return of Jesus must be very soon because of unfolding world events. At the moment of this writing tensions are high on the […]
Alcohol Is Most Harmful Drug
Science is telling us something that we have known for decades: Alcohol is deadly. The surprising news is that it is the most dangerous drug presently available legally or illegally. The report, detailed in the British medical journal Lancet and detailed in an article titled Study:Alcohol ‘most harmful drug’ at CNN.com, takes into consideration the […]
Bible Class and School
School attendance is important. It’s so important that it is legally mandatory in most states. For most of us we would never consider letting children miss school. We get them there, demand a thorough education and support the teachers by requiring homework to be completed and turned in. That’s good. We should. But some have […]
Thankful
In case it is slipping up on you please take note. Thursday is Thanksgiving. Life seems so busy. It’s a little embarrassing that we need a special day to be thankful but it does serve a purpose. As he ended his first letter to the Thessalonians Paul had these words, emphasis is min: “Rejoice always, […]
Century, Florida Gospel Meeting
I am deeply privileged to be asked to speak at the Century, Florida Church of Christ beginning today, November 7, 2010 through Wednesday. This is my second trip to Century and I look forward to their kind hospitality again. If you are in the area please drop by. Services are 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM and […]
Is That A Ghoul in my Front Yard?
We do not like to think about death – except at Halloween. This once a year fright night brings around all sorts of “undead” to haunt the neighborhood in search of goodies. As expected there is also the usual crowd of scary movies released just in time for the spookie holiday. I thought I would […]
