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PHall | November 18, 2025
Baptism BECAUSE of Forgiveness? Scripture best interprets Scripture. When Peter told the crowd to be “baptized FOR the forgiveness of sins”, did Peter mean “BECAUSE of forgiveness” or “INTO forgiveness”? Did Peter mean baptism comes AFTER or BEFORE forgiveness of sins? Since Scripture best interprets Scripture, we do not need to go any further than […]
PHall | November 18, 2025
Every Worldview strives to answer three questions: 1. What is the nature of reality (Metaphysics). 2. How ought we to behave (Ethics). 3. How do we know (Epistemology). Jesus is our Worldview! 1. Reality – John 1:3 – All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has […]
PHall | September 9, 2025
Ten scenarios concerning repenting and God’s kingdom. Which fits you? But first, what does “Repent for the kingdom of God is near” mean? • God’s kingdom means God’s rule. • Repent means to change one’s mind about our sinful actions and thoughts. Since both John and Jesus made this “mission statement”, God’s kingdom has come […]
PHall | September 3, 2025
Love and the Trinity An intriguing argument for the Trinity is AGAPE LOVE. That word means seeking the best for others. 1. If God is eternal. 2. And if God is love. 3. Then love is eternal. 4. And if love involves others. 5. Then “others” is also eternal. Who are the eternal “others”? A […]
PHall | September 3, 2025
Primogeniture Why do men have a leadership role in the church and home that women do not have? Paul stated, “For it Adam who was first formed” (1 Timothy 2:13). Egalitarians counter that Primogeniture (Rights of the First Born), is not what Paul refers to. Some simple points to consider are: 1. Egalitarians therefore admit […]
PHall | September 3, 2025
Not “Seeker-Friendly” Doesn’t Mean Not Seeking and Not Friendly “How can we get the unchurched to come to church?” This important question was asked by a certain soon-to-be “mega-church” Pastor. His answer came from listening to the radio. Soon his church was modeling their worship services after what the world liked in music. Their attendance […]
PHall | September 3, 2025
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth” (1 Corinthians 3:6). What does this look like? I got asked that question, and admittedly never had given it much thought before. So let’s answer that question “in context”. Back in chapter 1:12, Paul confronts their preacheritis: “What I am saying is this: One of you […]
PHall | August 27, 2025
Eve was in Eden, then Eve did some Eatin’, when Eve did some Eatin’, Then Eve did leave Eden. The serpent spoke, and a lie did weave. Both Adam and Eve in sin did cleave, Both he and Eve from Eden would leave. But grace would be Eve and Adam’s reprieve. The […]
PHall | August 27, 2025
“Why” is always essential, even if unstated. Then it is left up us to discover “Why”. A written masterpiece such as Ephesians teaches these two important lessons: 1. It speaks of the Trinity continually. 2. It has as the center point of Ephesians, Unified Peace between Two becoming One. Paul often begins with the Theological […]
PHall | August 27, 2025
An intriguing argument for the Trinity is AGAPE LOVE. That word means seeking the best for others. 1. If God is eternal. 2. And if God is love. 3. Then love is eternal. 4. And if love involves others. 5. Then “others” is also eternal. Who are the eternal “others”? A Trinity says God Himself! […]