In military terms, discipline is crucial. Many men have entered the military and developed strict disciplines that have remained with them throughout their lives. Exercise regiments demand discipline from individuals. Every day or every other day, a specific time is set aside, and nothing should interfere with this discipline. Similarly, weight loss requires discipline to […]
It’s a common application for Christians to read the Bible every year. I am in no way against that. However, my confession is that I have never done that. I have read the entire Bible, just not at one time. Maybe it’s the weekly preparation for sermons that takes precedence in my daily life. Ephesians […]
In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he expresses his desire to “know Him.” This doesn’t imply that Paul has yet to be fully saved or is seeking salvation. It’s also a present tense form, indicating that he wants this now and is actively pursuing it. Paul describes how he has sacrificed everything for the sake […]
My objective is to set forth the elements of worship in today’s church based on Scripture. This is not a directive to follow but a principle grounded in Scripture that we should employ when we gather publicly. This clarification aims to articulate my position, often shared by reformed-minded Baptists, regarding corporate worship. Reformed-minded Baptists generally […]
Aleph Blessed is the man who is blameless (vs. 1a). This verse doesn’t mean a sinless perfection doctrine. Instead, it refers to a man who is “complete or has integrity.” Men aren’t born with this nature. What truly makes a man complete and one who has integrity is his walk in the law of the […]
Luke 1:39-45 narrates the account of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth. We witness the miraculous and sovereign work of God in the lives of Elizabeth and Mary—one barren and the other a virgin, yet both pregnant. This news is so significant and overwhelming to Mary that she “went in a hurry” (vs. 39) to visit Elizabeth. […]
Luke 1:26-38 recounts the birth of Jesus and the prophecy of His kingdom. Following the news of John the Baptist’s birth to a barren Elizabeth, the boundaries of human understanding are further pushed beyond their limits. This account of Jesus’ birth is not only miraculous but also explores how Joseph and Mary are affected by […]
The Birth of John the Baptist – Part 2 – How Can This Be? Luke 1:18-25 In our lives, we encounter instances where we simply can’t comprehend the Lord’s actions. We pray for such interventions, and when He does, we’re surprised. This is our sinful tendency, our doubting and worrying nature, that we must fight […]
The Birth of John the Baptist – Part 1 Luke 1:5-17 narrates the birth of John the Baptist. During that era, the king of Judea, Herod, was consumed by profound insecurity. He harbored fears of a conspiracy and executed several of his sons and his wife, Mariamne. In an attempt to eliminate the newborn Jesus, […]
I firmly believe in expository preaching, a method I didn’t adopt until I became pastor at my second church. This approach has revolutionized my preparation, sermons, and appreciation for the Scriptures. I believe it’s important to note that while you can expound on a subject or topic, expository preaching and teaching specifically focus on topics […]