Lesson from The Man of Lawlessness? 1 Key Lesson from 2 Thessalonians 2
My Promise: I will suggest an important lesson from the Man of Lawlessness for your Christian walk. The “Man of Lawlessness” is mentioned only once in Scripture, in 2 Thessalonians 2:3. The limited information given has prompted much unfounded speculation. Our late brother and scholar, Wayne Jackson, has done a very good job of answering […]
If You Really Want Peace
An accused murderer is reported to have said, “I’ve had enough of his hatred, ” so he killed him. Meanwhile, the highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the nation declared that “we will absolutely target you, go after you” if you engage in what she thinks is hate speech. The editorial board of one of the […]
Avoid the Shallows
Juvenal may have nailed it when he wrote of ancient romans that they had squandered their liberty and instead wished only for “bread and circuses.” (Juvenal, Satire, 10.77-81). They no longer cared about the important things in life, only their food and entertainment. They should have worked to avoid the shallows and focus on depth. […]
Why? Why? Why?
I was reading Joshua 6 and 7 this morning. That’s the story of the Israelite victory at Jericho and the near-immediate defeat at tiny Ai next door. As usual, men do not have all the facts. Joshua didn’t either. When Ai rolled to victory after the great victory at Jericho, Joshua couldn’t believe it. Had […]
Would Jesus Choose Unity or Polarization
To ask, would Jesus choose unity or polarization may seem at first blush an easy question because it’s clear that the Bible does teach believers to be set apart from the world. But to engage in the sort of political fighting we are witnessing is not reconcilable with the Jesus of the Bible. In the […]
A Brief Survey of Blended Church and State
A brief history of blended church and state shows that such mixing is always bad for both. Before we go further let me be clear that good government must be based upon sound biblical principles. But the church should never exist in service to the state. Likewise, It is fruitless and harmful for the government […]
The Church and Government
The Church and Government are both important, yet different, God created three separate institutions. First, he gave us the home (Genesis 2: 18-25). Next, he instituted government, for he knew that man could not govern himself (Jeremiah 10:23). Finally, God created the church (Acts 2:41, 47). Just as the government cannot take the place of […]
I Pledge Allegiance to What?
I remember saying the Pledge of Allegiance from my earliest days. We said it at sporting events, in Aunt Ogla’s Kindergarten class, and in just about every public assembly. In Boy Scouts, we placed great emphasis on the care, honor, and presentation of the American flag because it was the best-known symbol of our country. […]
The Forgotten Sin
I get it. Nobody likes to talk about sin, but sometimes we need to. The turmoil of the 21st century has obscured our view of sin with the result that there is now The Forgotten Sin. Some sins seem to reach out and grab us by the collar. The in-your-face wickedness makes us angry. But, […]
Are People Good?
Are people good? Are they inherently virtuous? Why does it seem that some people are good and honorable while others are dishonorable and even evil? As expected, there is a Bible answer. Beginnings Humanity began in Eden. The Bible tells us that as part of God’s creation week, he created the human species. Most importantly, […]
