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PHall | November 20, 2012
If agape love is “to seek the best” then love is 1) a purposed action; 2) based upon divine knowledge that discriminates between bad from good and good from best; 3) that separates and sacrifices self from the other for the other. It is a verb based upon a noun; an outward action founded upon […]
PHall | November 16, 2012
A Biblical perspective on the closing of Hostess – “In a twinkie of an eye, at the last crumpet, and the sound of the Ding Dong, the imperishable foods shall change us as we all clothe ourselves with bigger clothes, and desserts have been swallowed up in victory.” ( 1 Cor 15.52-54) On a serious […]
PHall | November 16, 2012
D. A. Carson refers to the Beatitudes as “the norms of the kingdom” (Carson, p.16). If they are the “norms” then they should only be extraordinary to those not in the kingdom. If any Christian were asked, “Do you pray?” the answer would be, “Of course” and that should be expected. If asked, “Do you […]
PHall | November 14, 2012
Being rich Americans we are quick to point out that being “poor in spirit” does not mean financially poor. Maybe too quick. We forget that in the Jewish minds of the first century, material blessings equate spiritual blessings – God pays for our righteousness in coin. So when Jesus says “blessed are the poor in […]
PHall | November 13, 2012
It is so easy to tell when someone has no real argument, it’s when they become argumentative. An example of this is Acts 24.5 where Tertullus calls Paul a pest (NASB) or plague (HCSB). So when you get insulted, just smile and be silent, because they just showed they have no real answers. And while […]
PHall | November 11, 2012
Armistice Day (11-11 at 11:00 AM) 1918, is the beginning of WWII. Punishing Germany for WWI led to crippling reparations leading to the rise of Fascism ending in WWII where Germany punishes her enemies. After defeating the Axis Powers in WWII, America learned to rebuild our enemies instead of punishing. The power of forgiveness leads […]
PHall | November 11, 2012
Matthew 22:37-40 (HCSB) (37) He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. (38) This is the greatest and most important command. (39) The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. (40) All the Law and the Prophets depend on […]
PHall | November 10, 2012
One study method that is helpful is to list both strengths and weaknesses of your position. Here are the weaknesses of mine: 1) most resources disagree with me; 2) it easily can be understood as eating a common meal. Those two have to make me pause and I try to be honest with myself and […]
PHall | November 8, 2012
“The Parable of the Bad Back” – Having to preach with a cane and in pain (again), I began, “A weak Christian is like a bad back. When you’re having trouble and in pain, you make many promises. At first you do the necessary things to keep yourself well and strong. Plus you are extra […]
PHall | November 7, 2012
This thought came to me when teaching the book of Micah. The prophet of God weaves past historical events of the Israelites into their present history showing that God is still active. Within the narrative, Micah points to the future such as in 5.2 and I believe all of Micah 7. His name means, “Who […]