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PHall | October 23, 2010
The stories in the Bible are not just stories. Calling them “stories” is not implying they are fables or simply morality tales. Having said that, it is imperative to understand that they do teach morals and that is one of their functions. In fact, to not make applications is missing a main impact of the […]
PHall | October 17, 2010
The most mystifying miracle in the Bible might be so unclear because the parabolic lesson of the miracle is not seen. What is so confusing is also what is so unique about this wonder and sign. Of all Jesus’ divine demonstrations, this is the only one apparently not instantaneously successful. It’s as if Jesus failed […]
admin | October 3, 2010
Grace. Can a topic be both overexposed yet underdeveloped? Yes! That is the paradoxical premise of this study. Yes, grace is a gift but it is a gift that keeps on giving because it is also a tool for every day living. As you read this book, I hope that you will think with pleasant surprise, “Grace does that?”
PHall | September 27, 2010
Death (5:5) – Proverbs 5:5 HCSB Her feet go down to death; her steps head straight for Sheol. Honor or Vitality (5:9) – Proverbs 5:9 HCSB Otherwise, you will give up your vitality to others and your years to someone cruel; Financial Loss (5:10) – Proverbs 5:10 HCSB strangers will drain your resources, and your […]
PHall | September 25, 2010
God said, “Light shall shine out of darkness” (2 Corinthians 4:6). That sounds like Paul is referencing creation when God said, “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:2). Yet the message to the Corinthians was not a lesson in apologetics or history; but rather, spiritual order: For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” […]
PHall | September 11, 2010
We are often our most arrogant when defending our own humility. What made me think of that little thought are the various translations of 1 Timothy 1:13. The NASB reads, “violent aggressor” which suggests at least in my mind, physical and bodily force. However the HCSB and ESV read quite differently: arrogant man (HCSB) and insolent […]
PHall | September 11, 2010
It is harder to respect those with whom we disagree because of the too high degree of respect we have for ourselves.
PHall | September 5, 2010
Is it possible to believe a lie? Is it dangerous to believe a lie? Can we die spiritually because we believe a lie? If anyone doubts the truth that Satan preaches lies, then they have not read the Bible with an honest heart. Jesus Himself denounces Satan as the father of lies (Jn.8:44). Jesus speaks […]
PHall | September 5, 2010
Few emotions are more powerful than doubt. The power produced can be productive, paralyzing, or destructive. It is an emotion that can lead to a better understanding of God and His word; or disillusionment with what we think we know about God can make us fall down and fall away. Doubt can either build or […]
PHall | September 1, 2010
The greatest religious radical was the greatest law keeper who saves the greatest lawbreakers if they obey the great gospel of grace (Acts 20:24; Romans 10:16; 1 Timothy 1:15). How radical is that?! How great is that?!