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PHall | March 13, 2014
The bad news is I have arthritis in my back. The good news is there is medicine. If I believe the doctor I will take the medicine and be well. If I don’t believe the doctor I will suffer. Now would any argue I am earning my health by following orders? Or that all I […]
PHall | January 12, 2014
Provoking Question – One of the more human idiosyncrasies of God in the flesh is Jesus’ tendency to give his friends nicknames. None are named, “Bubba,” or “Tiny,” but there are there special names. Simon is called, Cephas or Peter meaning rock (Jn.1.42). James and John were called “Sons of Boanerges” meaning thunder (Mk.3:17). Possibly […]
PHall | December 26, 2013
“Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.” That is the common rant today, and that is correct. Jesus also never mentioned child molestation, rape, bestiality, “threesomes,” pre-marital sex and many other sexually deviant behaviors either. Yes, Jesus said nothing about any of those activities, if, that is, you want those specific words used. Problem is, Jesus […]
PHall | December 26, 2013
The Story of the Savior: 1. Jesus Self-Identified with the Unclean – In His Birth 2. Christ Socialized with Sinners – in His Life 3. Christ Scolded the Self-Righteous – in His Teaching 4. Christ Saves His Servants – in His Death 5. Christ Set Loose the Slave of Fear – in His Resurrection 6. […]
PHall | May 31, 2013
“Saved by faith” (Part 2) – We are saved by faith and cannot be saved by obedience because no one obeys perfectly. True, but does anyone have perfect faith? No. “Lord, I believe, help my unbelief” (Mark 9:24). So yes we are saved by faith, even saved by obedience, meaning saved by the obedience of […]
PHall | May 30, 2013
Few want to be saved like the Rich Young Ruler before the cross (Mark 10:17-22); Many want to be saved like the thief on the cross (Luke 23:40-43); All can be saved by believing and being baptized like Jesus said after the cross (Mark 16:16).
PHall | May 23, 2013
A dear old lady at church when I was a teenager would always have a smile and encouraging word. She couldn’t hear, but loved coming. One day they discovered part of the hearing problem was about 8 feet of built up earwax. That might be a slight exaggeration. Once removed, the smile was even bigger! […]
PHall | January 23, 2013
Matthew – 8 times – 3:3; 3:16; 13:20; 13:21; 14:27; 21:2; 21:3; 26:74; 1:3. Mark – 44 times – 1:10; 1:12; 1:18; 1:20; 1:21; 1:23; 1:28; 1:29; 1:30; 1:42; 1:43; 2:8; 2:12; 3:6; 4:5; 4:15; 4:16; 4:17; 4:29; 5:2; 5:29; 5:30; 5:42; 6:25; 6:27; 6:45; 6:50; 6:54; 7:25; 8:10; 9:15; 9:20; 9:24; 10:52; 11:2; 11:3; […]
PHall | January 23, 2013
Mark – “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (1:1) Isaiah – “Prepare the way for the Lord” (1:2) John – “Someone more powerful than I will come after me. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of His sandals” (1:7) God the Father – “You are My beloved Son […]
PHall | January 23, 2013
Matthew is for those with a degree in Literature with a minor in Creative Writing. Mark is for those with ADD and ADHD; or a degree in Physical Education. Luke is for those with a degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis on history and human development. John is for those with a degree in […]