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Often, we hear objections to Christianity as, “Moral Truths Are a Matter of Personal Opinion.” Answer: This is the narcissistic view of truth and life. The relativistic view of truth is similar, but it doesn’t have the personality disorders. Both lead to chaos. B1 Some resources on the narcissistic and/or relativistic view: C1 Nine…
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A worldview is defined as A worldview is the set of beliefs about fundamental aspects of Reality that ground and influence all one’s perceiving, thinking, knowing, and doing. (Source). A list of worldview includes: Buddhistic, Islamic, Jehovah’s Witness, Christian Science, Narcissistic, Feminism, Postmodernism, Social justice, Atheism, Agnosticism, Pantheism, Panentheism, Spirit, Simulation, satanic, Secularism, Marxism,…
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I’ve blogged a few time about the power of fear and panic. Here’s another article addressing similar issues that I thought was very appropriate. At times it feels our entire world is holding its collective breath, bracing for the next disaster, awaiting inevitable misery and unhappiness. We assume the worst intention behind every action…
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Proverbs 1:7 NKJV The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. There are 4 things I would like to speak about this evening: Fear, Knowledge, Wisdom, and Discipline. Fear B1 The Hebrew word is יִרְאָה yir’ah. It means C1 Fear and terror as in Jonah 1:10…
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Part 3: Special topics B1 Proverbs 30 C1 The writer: Proverbs 30:1 NLT The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh contain this message. I am weary, O God; I am weary and worn out, O God. C2 Outline D1 Statements comparing God’s wisdom and Agur’s. E1 Agur confesses his ignorance: Proverbs 30:2-3 NLT I…
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Part 2: Topics A few example verses are given in each major category. B1 Family C1 Parents D1 Proverbs 20:7 NLT The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them. D2 Proverbs 6:20-22 GNB Son, do what your father tells you and never forget what your mother taught you. 21 Keep…
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Proverbs 21:21 NKJV He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. Pursues (follows) B1 The word pursue (follows) is רָדַף râdaph (Strong’s H7291). It means “to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by).” B2 We need C1 Desire C2 Motivation C3 Ability C4 Strength C5 Dedication B3…
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Philippians 4:9 WEL Those things, which you have learned, received, heard, and seen in me, do, and the God of peace will be with you. We must have these traits already. Learned Purpose: Proverbs 1:1-7 NLT These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. Their purpose is to teach people wisdom…
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Tommy Ice lists the following denials The following is a list of the seven major passages that deal with the last days for the church: 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 4:3-4; James 5:1-8; 2 Peter 2:1-22, 3:3-6; Jude 1-25. Every one of these passages repeatedly emphasizes the great characteristic of the final time…