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Biblical truth standing on its spiritual head to get our eternal attention.

Romans 12:21 – Reacting to the Tucson Tragedy

| January 13, 2011

Evil cannot be defeated if we deny its very existence. Evil cannot be extinguished by another evil for then it still exists, just in a different form. There is only one solution, one weapon powerful enough, and that is Divine goodness. But evil is devious, being of the devil, and confuses those who are good […]

Hebrews 5:14 – Living In The Real World

| January 11, 2011

Can you imagine someone who is so smart that they are dumb? Sounds, crazy enough to be true! This paradox is explained very simply where someone has “book sense,” but no “common sense.” They are smart and educated, they just are not wise or street-wise. They score high on an IQ test, but have no […]

Ephesians 5:23-25 – I Am The Head of My Wife

| January 11, 2011

I am the head of my wife.  The head honcho, the boss, the big guy.  Without apology and with no reservation, I say that.  My wife is to listen to and obey me.  Such talk is not politically correct, but it is biblically correct.  In some homes such talk is not safe, either. My position […]

Psalm 31:5 – Lord Take Control

| January 11, 2011

I love driving. In fact my favorite part of driving is putting on the brakes. It is so thrilling slowing down. Most people enjoy pushing down the gas pedal and accelerating out of a curve, not me. Slowing down going into the curve, now that’s fun. When I see a red light, I get giddy […]

Ephesians 4:29 – NASB vs. HCSB vs ESV

| January 7, 2011

Ephesians 4:29 NASB  Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 HCSB (2004) No rotten talk should come from your mouth, but only what is good […]

Acts 4:2 – NASB vs. HCSB vs. ESV

| January 7, 2011

Acts 4:2 NASB  being greatly disturbed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. Acts 4:2 HCSB  (2004) because they were provoked that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in the person of Jesus the resurrection from the dead. Acts 4:2 HCSB  (2010) because they were provoked […]

Acts 11:14 – The Speeches of the Apostles

| January 2, 2011

The book of Acts could have been named, “Speeches” because it is not only a book of actions, it is a book of speeches and sermons. The inspired rhetoric reminds the Jewish people of their special heritage and subsequent responsibilities. For example, Peter called the Jews, “sons of the prophets and of the covenant that […]

Acts 13:24 – NASB vs. HCSB vs. ESV

| December 30, 2010

Acts 13:24 NASB  after John had proclaimed before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. Acts 13:24 HCSB  Before He came to public attention, John had previously proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. Acts 13:24 ESV  Before his coming, John had proclaimed a baptism of […]

Acts 12:15 – NASB vs. HCSB vs. ESV

| December 29, 2010

Acts 12:15 NASB  They said to her, “You are out of your mind!” But she kept insisting that it was so. They kept saying, “It is his angel.” Acts 12:15 HCSB  “You’re crazy!” they told her. But she kept insisting that it was true. Then they said, “It’s his angel!” Acts 12:15 ESV  They said […]

Acts 11:17 – NASB vs. HCSB vs. ESV

| December 29, 2010

Acts 11:17 NASB  “Therefore if God gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God’s way?” Acts 11:17 HCSB  Therefore, if God gave them the same gift that He also gave to us when we believed […]