Today’s Word
Telescope (1)
The words of the Prophets agree with this, just as it is written: Acts 15:15 NASB Agree – When you read this statement from the Jerusalem Council, what do you think it means? Do you think that the Council members claimed that what they determined to be the proper action toward Gentiles was already found in…
Check the Facts
In relation to the gospel they are enemies on your account, but in relation to God’s choice they are beloved on account of the fathers; Romans 11:28 NASB Enemies – Paula Fredriksen is a recognized scholar. Her work on Paul’s apocalyptic message is powerful. But occasionally one must check the claims of even world-renowned authors. In her book, Sin: The Early…
A Birthday Time-Out
Just some basic reminders that are particularly important to me today. “Prayer is an ontological necessity.”[1] “Prayer is disclosing or at least preventing irreversible concealing.”[2] “Prayer is pleading with God to come out of the depths.”[3] “A soul without prayer is a soul without a home.”[4] “As my prayers, so is my understanding.”[5] “The world…
What We Don’t Know
Mankind in its splendor, yet without understanding, is like the animals that perish. Psalm 49:20 NASB Without understanding – In a Gallup poll in 2017, 86% of Americans said that they believe God exists. Apparently His existence has almost nothing to do with how they behave. Church attendance continues to drop. Atheism is on the rise for the first…
And Equal Justice For All
Though while he lives he congratulates himself—and though people praise you when you do well for yourself—he will go to the generation of his fathers; they will never see the light. Psalm 49:18-19 NASB The generation of his fathers – Do you recall the investigation into verse 15, the verse that apparently suggests an afterlife? We discovered that the idea…
The Threat of Money
Do not be afraid when a person becomes rich, when the splendor of his house is increased; For when he dies, he will take nothing with him; his wealth will not descend after him. Psalm 49:16-17 NASB Do not be afraid – Does this seem odd to you? We would have expected “Do not be envious” or “Do not…
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