Romans 13 and COVID-19

Romans 13 and COVID-19

Fourteen months ago, we entered into an era unlike any other in our lifetime. The COVID-19 pandemic changed almost everything about our daily routines. Churches had to wrestle with the question of how to respond to the crisis. On the one hand, we had to consider the...
The Importance of Words

The Importance of Words

Matthew 12:36-37 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. The number of words used by modern men and women...
Spiritual Quarantining

Spiritual Quarantining

Modern medicine has done a lot to mitigate the risk of widespread infections. Still, we hear on occasion of some virus or disease that begins to spread rapidly and people must take drastic measures. In recent news, there has been the outbreak of the coronavirus. In a...
Uncomfortable Truths for Contenders

Uncomfortable Truths for Contenders

Let us assume for a moment, that a reader becomes convinced of the need to earnestly contend for the faith. Having seen the Scripture and looked at the issues, he is convicted that he, too, must take his stand for truth in a world where compromise is all around. Such...
The Authority of Scripture

The Authority of Scripture

John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. Today, many people brace against any kind of authority in their lives.  “Who are you to tell me what to do?” is an often-repeated question.  A case could made for a person saying this...
Why We Need To Earnestly Contend

Why We Need To Earnestly Contend

The sport of wrestling has its roots in Ancient Greece and has remained popular throughout history for a good reason. When two athletes square off, lock arms, and attempt to overpower and outmaneuver each other, it may not seem like much is happening, but the amount...