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PHall | February 24, 2010
Why does Paul use “I?” Who is he referring to? I would like to begin – and I know it is only a beginning – to answer why Paul uses the first personal pronoun “I.” I do not believe he is speaking solely autobiographically, but rather is identifying himself somewhat with Adam and therefore all […]
PHall | February 22, 2010
A – You will know them by their fruits (7:16) B – Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles (7:16) C – Every good tree bears good fruit; The bad tree bears bad fruit (7:17) C’ – A good tree cannot produce bad fruit; Nor can a bad tree produce good […]
PHall | February 22, 2010
The “false prophets” of Matthew 7:15 are “inwardly ravenous wolves” (Ezekiel 22:27; Zephaniah 3:3). That says something about their intentions. They were obviously not sincere. The “sheep’s clothing” (5:15) is a ruse to deceive that eventually will be seen as a disguise revealed by their works. You can fool people for only so long. Twice […]
PHall | February 22, 2010
I love irony and paradoxes. Within Christianity we see the irony of Peter’s action with his words as a paradox of love and fear. After seeing Jesus’ miracle in Luke 5, Peter’s body says the opposite of his words. His words are just as honest as his body, but they are seemingly contradictory – the […]
PHall | February 19, 2010
Are we wise? I seem to pray for wisdom more today than in bygone years. Either I am realizing the greater need, or how unwise I truly am, or more likely a combination of both. In contemplating wisdom I have a thought or two: I often do not respond immediately to what is said or written. I calculate […]
PHall | February 15, 2010
Someone had the audacity to tell me…you are going to shocked… that I am…opinionated. I told them I am not opinionated, I just am right. Through circumspection, I have matured and now realize that yes I am opinionated. I just have the right opinions. And I would like to share an opinion with you, and […]
PHall | February 15, 2010
When I was a young man, I wanted to begin a relationship with a certain young woman. And although she did not know me, I went knocking on her door and said, “I love you.” Well, that didn’t work. She slammed the door in my face. Relationships can be so confusing. Time for a new […]
PHall | February 15, 2010
Two doctors walk into a room, giving different diagnoses, then walk out of the room. Confused and frustrated, the patient turns to the nurse and says, “Do they always contradict each other?” The nurse replies, “No, they are just a… paradox.” Jesus, the Great Physician, never contradicted Himself, but He was a paradox – the […]
PHall | February 15, 2010
There is not a single promise that God has made. We sometimes live as if there were promises that God has made. But let me reiterate and emphasize again that God has made no promises at all to us and we better start living like we believe it! Confused? Upset? Disagree? Well then, let me […]
PHall | February 15, 2010
A promise is such a simple thing; and yet as simple as it is, a promise is complex, powerful and profound. In fact, many a life is changed by making a promise or a vow. Involved in making, keeping, and believing in promises are a vast number of essential components. Time – When was the […]