Church

  • A Few Thoughts about Thanksgiving in 2020

    In the midst of COVID-19 and the “reset” (PM Justin Trudeau), how do Christians respond? 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NET in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. How can anyone give thanks in everything? We have a Messiah. We have a hope. We have a future. We have…

  • Devotional Notes Romans 15

    B1 What does this mean? C1 Helping Our Weaker Christian Brother and Sister D1 We must always be considerate and aware of others. Everyone is offensive in some way, but this is referring to an attitude of doing or saying something that is not necessary. We must also take a stand of respect for…

  • A Few Thoughts about satan’s Agents

    These are satan’s Agents. They may be pastors, spouses, or others. It may not be their goal but that is the effect of their “counsel,” actions, thoughts, etc. Their actions have the effect of causing too many believers to deny Christ. I’m thinking of in particular those who are considered “exceptionable” Christians. Articles: B1…

  • A Few Thoughts about Steps into Apostasy Part A

    The steps into apostasy B1 Loss of first love B2 Loss of prayer and fellowship with God B3 Loss of truth B4 Loss of correct interpretation B5 Loss of creation B6 Loss of doctrine. B7 Loss of what’s authority B8 Loss of Christian witness B9 Loss of Christian worldview B10 Loss of Christian lifestyle…

  • A Few Thoughts About Matthew 18

    Matthew 18 has been a difficult passage for interpreters. So, I give my few thoughts on this chapter. The Lord Jesus is speaking to Jews. These Jews are disciples. Matthew 18:1a NIV At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked… He is teaching them some of the principles, worldview, and lifestyle of…

  • Don’t Touch God’s Anointed

    These words occur in two passages: B1 Psalm 105:15 KJV [Saying], Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. B2 1 Chronicles 16:22 KJV [Saying], Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. An example: https://twitter.com/FakeSermon/status/1300757049458995202?s=20 B1 I’m not criticizing this particular preacher. B2 It just happens that he does…

  • A Few Thoughts About Raising Children Part 1

    Psalm 127:3 NKJV Behold, children [are] a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb [is] a reward. Links are not necessarily endorsed. Always be cautious. Parents Responsibility Parents have a responsibility to raise their children. As much is humanly possible, we are B1 To teach them the Scriptures and the Christian faith…

  • The Christian, the Employer, and the Employee

    1 Timothy 6:1-5   B1 Paul continues the pastoral responses to various congregational issues. B2 Employers and employees C1 Servants (I’ve already answered the question about slavery and the Bible). C2 The application of this for most of us today is employee and employer relations. Some thoughts: D1 Employers: E1 Treat them properly and…

  • A Few Thoughts About Fellowship

    Depression B1 According to an article written in April 2020, we find C1 Defined: “Namely, depression, commonly referred to as “major depressive disorder,” is a medical illness that actively affects the way people feel, behave, and think. Depression is known for causing numerous feelings of sadness, hopelessness, a loss of interest, and more. Eventually,…

  • Ordaining Church Leaders

    1 Timothy 5:22 B5 Ordain carefully C1 Ordain defined D1 To invest with ministerial or priestly authority; confer holy orders on. (Source) D2 Ordain is also used to mean to recognize and establish an individual to a specific office and/or calling. Ministers are ordained to their offices by the laying on of hands (1…