As we go through our Christian lives we expect a certain degree of failure. One of the first and most fundamental things we come to understand when we become Christians is that we are flawed, imperfect, sinful creatures. We lose our tempers, we have impure thoughts, we say things that aren't true. Despite our best … Continue reading My Pathetic, Sinful, Godly Desires
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The Portrait & the Painter: The Image of God in Man (A Study in the Doctrine of Man and Sin)
INTRODUCTION: Let’s talk art. I for one have no real artistic ability. I can’t paint. I can’t draw. Even my stick figures leave something to be desired. I remember when I was younger, my father and I used to watch Bob Ross paint on TV. And we’d watch him (with that amazing head of hair), … Continue reading The Portrait & the Painter: The Image of God in Man (A Study in the Doctrine of Man and Sin)
The One Who Was, and Is & Will Be Merciful (The Mercy of God – A Study in the Attributes of God)
Introduction: I’m sure many of you are familiar with the poem, “Footprints”. It is one of the most famous quote, unquote “Christian” poems out there; and in this poem, a person is walking along the shore, at the beach, with God. And the poet uses this illustration as a picture of their entire life, as … Continue reading The One Who Was, and Is & Will Be Merciful (The Mercy of God – A Study in the Attributes of God)
He, Who Is Able: The Sovereignty of God (A Study in the Attributes of God)
INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard of the Republic of Fredonia? Well, the Republic of Fredonia was founded (if you want to call it that), by a man named Haden Edwards. Mr. Edwards was an Empresario near Nacogdoches in the territory of Texas in the mid 1820’s. For those who don’t know, an empresario was a … Continue reading He, Who Is Able: The Sovereignty of God (A Study in the Attributes of God)
“The Flood is Coming” (A Bible Study on Matthew 24:36-44)
There are always headlines that catch your eye if you're a Christian. We're immediately drawn to topics about abortion, the persecuted church, evangelism; and now, even gay marriage and transgenderism. And while these are all important issues that we're faced with in this country, and even globally; there's one thing that they always have in … Continue reading “The Flood is Coming” (A Bible Study on Matthew 24:36-44)
What Has My Blamelessness Done For Me Lately: A Bible Study on Job 35:1-8
The first thing that typically comes to one’s mind when they hear the name 'Job', is Job himself. Others might say the word 'Suffering', which is also fitting since the name 'Job' literally means “One who is persecuted”. We tend to think of 'the man' who lost everything he had and persevered to the end … Continue reading What Has My Blamelessness Done For Me Lately: A Bible Study on Job 35:1-8
An Open Letter to the Elect in Christ
Brothers and Sisters, Thank you! And, I’m sorry! For my part, those two statements will most likely be appropriate on several (if not all) occasions, so I felt it would be best to start there. I thank you for joining me here, for your attention, and for your time. I’m sorry, because I disappoint in … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Elect in Christ
Before the Foundations of the Earth 