In the world of Biblical academics, there are no lack of theories stating that the New Testament was not written in the first century by the apostles and prophets. While these theories are many and varied, most of them carry a common underlying premise: The rejection of the supernatural and the miraculous as they search for purely human means by which the harmony of scripture and fulfilled prophesy could happen. As a result, they invent increasingly complex theories...

Have you ever watched 7-year-olds at a recreational soccer game? You get a bunch of kids out on the field and what generally happens is they all try to go after the ball, regardless of what position on the field they were supposed to be playing - defense, midfield, or forward - it does not matter: They all just charge toward the ball. However, as the kids get older, they learn more about the game, gain more self-control, and get better at staying in their assigned positions..

One of the unpleasant facts about evangelism is that sometimes people will reject the gospel. That is not the outcome we want, nor the outcome we expect, but it is a possibility. For many people, that fact will send them into a spiral of negativity. They might think “why even try if the effort will be worthless?” However, if we don’t try, then the gospel will never be spread...

It’s no secret that many congregations are shrinking, some to the point of permanently closing their doors. This is tragic and not something we want to happen to our congregation. The question quickly becomes: “Why does this happen?” It is easy to point the finger at the sinful world and shifts in culture, and those do play a part. But, another part of the problem in many locations is a lack of effective evangelism. Again, we ask, “Why are they not doing effective evangelism?

To “abide,” in biblical context, most often refers to living or dwelling in a state of faith and obedience to God.

Who will carry the torch for you once you have gone to your eternal reward?

...appearing ignorant might be embarrassing, and maybe your faith was shaken enough that your trust in them has been eroded. What do you do?

No matter how many times you may read the Sermon on the Mount over a lifetime, it just keeps giving, providing spiritual sustenance...