“Essential Theology in troubling times”

Holiness

In simplest terms, holiness is the believer living out his her life in obedience to his her new nature and new identity in Christ.  The bible instructs us in 1 Peter 1:14-15, “As obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as...

“Essential Theology in troubling times”

Salvation

“What must I do to be saved? Salvation - from the latin word “salvatio,” means “safe, saved.”   “The state of being saved or protected from harm or a dire situation.”

Mankind must realize his her dire situation - their desperate need...

“Essential Theology in troubling times”

Human nature and destiny

The bible says, “…we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath…” - “There is none righteous, no, not one” - “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of...

“Essential Theology in troubling times”

The ordinances of Baptism, Communion, Feet Washing

“For grace you have been saved through faith, and not of yourselves; it is the gift of God” (Eph.2:8).   We should be clear that ordinances do not save us!  However, if we are being obedient to God and His word, we will...

After six years of weekly pastor’s desk, this will be my last, due in part to my analysis of effort verses fruit.  As Christ followers we are all required to be fruitful.  We are all called after we have answered the call to salvation to do periodic honest self-examination of ourselves and ministry, seeking the Holy...

“…We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness - …”

The Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776

I love my country!  I have been so blessed to live...

There is a saying that I’ve shared many times and will share again in this writing.  It says, “If God said it, I believe it, and that settles it!”  Before you say amen, the correct quote is, “ If God said it, that settles it, whether I believe it or not!”  Ok, now you can say Amen!

We are in...

2020, what a year!?  Our lives have been turned upside down.  The world, our country and the church at large have been and continues to go through much change.  We have had a year of: fires; floods; droughts; riots; violence; killings; political unrest and uncertainty; Covid 19 pandemic just to list a few!   2021...

Did you see it?   Did you see the astronomical phenomenon on December 21st of Jupiter and Saturn aligning together, the “Great conjunction?!”   The two planets came so close together that they formed a great light in the sky - appeared as “one brilliant star!”

This great astronomical phenomenon...

Merry Christmas everyone!   Jesus is still the Christ of Christmas!  My thoughts and prayers continue to go before “the throne of grace” on behalf of all those that are hurting this season that you “may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (cf. Hebrews 4: 14-16)

Of the 1,189 chapters and...