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

Perryism – Evolution

| September 30, 2011

Perryism – If the choice for the origin of life is between intelligent design and dumb luck, what is the smart choice?

2 Samuel 11-12 – Chiastic Structure

| September 11, 2011

As we continually focus on the three time periods of the stories within 2 Samuel (when it happened, when written, and when read), let us in this section focus on when 2 Samuel 11-12 is written so we can see the main emphasis of the writer. We do this by noticing his chiastic structure which […]

Deuteronomy 6:5 – A Deuteronomic Love – Love the Lord

| September 11, 2011

Deuteronomy 6:5 HCSB – Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. As often is the case with English, “love” is too broad and unspecific at times. Therefore let’s look at love from a different perspective – Deuteronomy. Do a word search and you find […]

Colossians 2:8 – Be Careful

| September 11, 2011

There are two words I believe every mother has uttered – “be careful.” I think these words are more often spoken to first born children, than latter born. It goes from “be careful, or you’ll get hurt” to “Be careful that you don’t get any blood on the carpet.” Paul warns also “be careful.” And […]

Colossians 1:24-2:3 – The Ministry of Paul

| September 11, 2011

After hearing me preach, several times people have asked, “So, where did you go to preacher’s school?” When I tell them, “I didn’t” they respond somewhat ambiguously, “Oh.” And I think, “Oh, I that explains it.” Or “Oh, “I’m not surprised.” I doubt Paul’s description of his ministry would be accepted in a school of […]

1 Samuel 8 – Give Us A King

| September 2, 2011

“Give us a king” is a call of rebellion and a cry for self-rule. “Give us a king like the other nations” is an admittance of fear within and for themselves. “Give us a king to fight our battles” is an admittance of how they view their king – weak – but they were wrong. […]

Bible – Ten Bible Reading Tips

| August 14, 2011

Bible Reading Tip #1 – Read with intent, as if you were speaking the words yourself. This makes the reading come alive. Have a conversation with the text. Bible Reading Tip #2 – Read with prayer, pausing over the meaning and praying with personal application. Have a conversation with God. Bible Reading Tip #3 – […]

1 Samuel 11:6 – NASB vs. HCSB vs. ESV

| August 11, 2011

1 Samuel 11:6 NASB  Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he became very angry. 1 Samuel 11:6 HCSB  When Saul heard these words, the Spirit of God suddenly took control of him, and his anger burned furiously. 1 Samuel 11:6 ESV  And the Spirit of God […]

Jeremiah 36:23 – NASB vs. HCSB vs. ESV

| August 9, 2011

Jeremiah 36:23 NASB  When Jehudi had read three or four columns, the king cut it with a scribe’s knife and threw it into the fire that was in the brazier, until all the scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier. Jeremiah 36:23 HCSB As soon as Jehudi would read three or […]

Jeremiah 1:8 – NASB vs. HCSB vs. ESV

| August 9, 2011

Jeremiah 1:8 NASB  “Do not be afraid of them, For I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 1:8 HCSB  “Do not be afraid of anyone, for I will be with you to deliver you.” This is the LORD’s declaration. Jeremiah 1:8 ESV  Do not be afraid of them, for I am […]