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Another step in post-modern thinking

You may have seen the news lately about Rob Bell, former pastor of Mars Hill in Grandville, MI, affirming homosexuality. This past Sunday Bell, author of Love Wins that questions the reality of hell, said, "I am for marriage. I am for fidelity. I am for love, whether it's a man and woman, a woman … Continue reading Another step in post-modern thinking

Speaking with grace

“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” (Col. 4:5) Speech is as mundane an activity as any. We speak continuously throughout the day without thinking about it for a second. … Continue reading Speaking with grace

The First Temptation – Matthew 4:2-4

Jesus’ answer to the devil’s temptation, found in vs. 4, conclusively silenced all three aspects of Satan’s temptation.  The true mark of Jesus’ Sonship was His obedience to the will of the Father, not being a miracle-worker.  True provision for His needs would come in dependence on the Father alone, not in obeying Satan’s will, … Continue reading The First Temptation – Matthew 4:2-4