Difficult Verses: 1 Cor. 10.13

Someone recently asked me to discuss 1 Cor. 10.13 as they found it a difficult verse.  No problems there, let’s do it! No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provideContinue reading “Difficult Verses: 1 Cor. 10.13”

Like Precious Faith (a sermon by Smith Wigglesworth)

Read 2 Peter 1:1-8. We are dull of comprehension because we so often let the cares of this world blind our eyes; but if we can be open to God, we shall see that He has a greater plan for us in the future than we have ever seen in the past. It is God’sContinue reading “Like Precious Faith (a sermon by Smith Wigglesworth)”

Hulk Out?

This is the Hollywood statement on the decision to replace Edward Norton as the Hulk in the Avengers movies: “We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers. Our decision is definitely not one based on monetary factors, but instead rooted inContinue reading “Hulk Out?”

5 Really Bad and 5 Really Good Reasons to Go to Bible College

Really Bad Reasons to Go: 5. Because you are offended, frustrated or disappointed in the local church.  If you go to Bible College annoyed at church, angry at church, opposed to church, I guarantee you will not have a successful ministry after Bible College.  It’s that simple.  Bible College is designed to make you moreContinue reading “5 Really Bad and 5 Really Good Reasons to Go to Bible College”

Difficult Verse 6: John 19.30

When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. This is not really a difficult verse – it’s just that there are a number of similar verses in the four gospels, and unless they are all understood it can seem that theContinue reading “Difficult Verse 6: John 19.30”