The pastoral ministry is, of course, broader in responsibility and scope than preaching. But there is no more important responsibility or privilege that a servant of God has than to preach! It is to be… Preaching To the Choir — and Others
“Do you believe that you are a sinner?”
(Ans.): “Yes, I believe it; I am a sinner….”
“Are you also sorry for your sins?”
(Ans.): “Yes, I am sorry that I have sinned against God….”
“Do you also hope to be saved?”
(Ans.): “Yes, such is my hope….” Blessed Reception of the Lord’s Supper
Death is the common denominator among all people. Scripture tells us “Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned…” (Romans 5:12). That… Fear On the Other Side?
If then you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me. 18 But if he has wronged you or owes anything, put that on my account. 19 I, Paul, am writing with my own hand. I will repay—not to mention to you that you owe me even your own self besides. The Beauty of Reconciliation
“…On earth peace…” declared the angels to the shepherds on the night of the Savior’s birth (Luke 2:14). How shall we understand the expression “…On earth peace…”? Does the angelic declaration of peace on… “On Earth Peace…”
As children of God we have been richly blessed. If we have to ask how we have been blessed or how richly, that indicates we are taking those gifts for granted.
Above all, we thank God the Father for His love in Christ Jesus. The precious gospel of salvation in Jesus is our greatest blessing, the most secure and enduring. Our salvation is rooted in Christ and His cross; it is sealed by the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. We have the promise that not one of His sheep shall be snatched from Him (John 10:28), and that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).Appreciating, With Thanksgiving, the Gifts We Have
When our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified, there was a certain glee among His enemies, for in their minds they had accomplished their goal of being rid of Jesus. But as the Passion history suggests,… EVIL CANNOT PREVAIL!
STUDIES IN TITUS “For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God…holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught…” (Titus 1:7ff) But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for… Final Words to Titus
(Second of two) The claim that the existence of private religious schools—Catholic and/or Protestant—“encourages division and discourages cooperation” bears watching, as it may well bespeak an attitude that will impact our schools. It is significant… CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS DIVISIVE?
(First of two)
In Ireland in June of 2013 the American president said, “If towns remain divided—if Catholics have their schools and buildings and Protestants have theirs, if we can’t see ourselves in one another and fear or resentment are allowed to harden—that too encourages division and discourages cooperation” (emphasis added).CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS DIVISIVE?
