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Romans 1.7

To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul is the classic preacher – he takes 7 verses to actually get to his introduction. As we have seen, the first 6 verses are packed with revelationContinue reading “Romans 1.7”

Romans 1.6

Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: This is a great little verse: you are “among whom”. What does that mean? Well, in verse 5, Paul tells that his mission is to go to the nations and bring people to obedience to the faith. In verse 6, Paul tells you that youContinue reading “Romans 1.6”

Romans 1.5

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: Paul is now being fairly personal about his life: from Jesus he received grace and apostleship. Paul breaks down what Jesus has given him into two categories: grace and apostleship. Grace is what Jesus gives toContinue reading “Romans 1.5”

Tame the Beast, or it Will Kill You (Ray Comfort)

Tame the Beast, or it Will Kill You – Ray Comfort “Ray, if my kid gets sick should I take him to the doctors? Or would that be interfering with the work of your God in his life?” Rauol Rheits It was the wisdom of Solomon that said that a merry heart does good “likeContinue reading “Tame the Beast, or it Will Kill You (Ray Comfort)”

We Must Reclaim the Church Before We Can Even Begin to Reclaim the Culture (Brannon Howse)

We Must Reclaim the Church Before We Can Even Begin to Reclaim the Culture By Brannon Howse My friend and Worldview Weekend speaker Ken Ham has written an excellent book with Britt Beemer and Todd Hillard entitled, Already Gone: Why your kids will quit church and what you can do to stop it. HamContinue reading “We Must Reclaim the Church Before We Can Even Begin to Reclaim the Culture (Brannon Howse)”

An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design (Sean McDowell)

An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design Sean McDowell One of the most stereotypes of intelligent design (ID) is that it is an evangelical Christian movement intent upon forcing religion into the classroom. The release of Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design (Bradley Monton, Broadview Press, 2009) officially puts this claim to rest.Continue reading “An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design (Sean McDowell)”

Woe To Dad (Marilyn Jordan)

Woe to Dad by Marilyn Jordan If you were wondering who was winning the worldview battle between the feminists and Christians, wonder no longer. A new survey just out from Babytalk magazine found that as far as women are concerned, dads are getting more irrelevant all the time. It seemsContinue reading “Woe To Dad (Marilyn Jordan)”

Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) and trampy teen idols (Rebecca Hagelin)

Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) and trampy teen idols Moms everywhere are aghast at teen idol Miley Cyrus’ recent pole dancing and exaltation of Britney Spears as her hero. The “Hannah Montana” superstar morphed overnight from a bubbly starlet into just another trashy singer, leaving moms feeling betrayed. Many thought they had finally found aContinue reading “Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) and trampy teen idols (Rebecca Hagelin)”

Will We Know Each Other In Heaven? (David Reagan)

Will We Know Each Other in Heaven? By David Reagan Yes, definitely. We are told that we will have glorified bodies like the one that Jesus had after His resurrection (Philippians 3:21). Once the disciples got over the shock of His resurrection, they easily recognized Jesus whenever He appeared to them (John 21:1-7). In likeContinue reading “Will We Know Each Other In Heaven? (David Reagan)”

Romans 1.4

And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ was declared to be the Son of God with power. The Greek word for power in this instance is dunamis. This word means miracle working power, or the power you haveContinue reading “Romans 1.4”