IntroductionGoing by the text itself, “Mark” is anonymous. Tradition says it was John Mark, who is recorded in Scripture as attending Paul and Barnabas in their early ministry (Acts 12:25; 13:5) but was later dismissed by Paul for apparently abandoning them on the mission (Acts… Read More »The Gospel According to Mark: Prepare the Way
In the midst of an all assault on the image of God, femininity, sexuality, children and family, we will remember the honor and blessedness of motherhood. 1 Timothy 2:11-1411 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to… Read More »Mother’s Day 2024
The doctrine of the Trinity is the most immense of all the doctrines of religion. It is the foundation of theology. Christianity, in the last analysis, is Trinitarianism. Take out of the New Testament the person of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,… Read More »Disciples Defend the Faith: The Trinity, Part 3
DISCIPLES DEFEND THE FAITH: THE HOLY TRINITY PART 2 BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR THE TRINITY: AN INVITATION TO BEHOLD THE ETERNAL We ultimately believe the Trinity because God has revealed Himself as a Triune Being. He bears witness to this in the Scriptures, which emphatically declare that… Read More »Disciples Defend the Faith: The Holy Trinity, Part 2
THEOLOGY IS THE LOVE LANGUAGE OF GOD We are going to talk about God at church today. What a novel concept! Prepare yourselves as we are going to go heavy into that “theology stuff.” The Bible is a very practical book that addresses virtually matter… Read More »Disciples Defend the Faith: The Trinity
DISCIPLES DEFEND THE FAITH: THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD A FIRM FOUNDATION It is a basic principle of architecture that every building requires a solid foundation. It is the element that connects it to the earth, providing load support and stability. Without an adequate foundation,… Read More »Disciples Defend the Faith: The Bible
Jesus Enters Jerusalem, Matthew 21:1-11 21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie… Read More »Palm Sunday 2024: The Hollow Cry of Hosanna
WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS FREEDOM—AND ORDER. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.2 Corinthians 3:17 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the… Read More »Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Our God is not a God of Disorder
WHAT IS LOVE? “LOVE IS THE SUBJECT OF COUNTLESS POEMS, SONGS, STORIES AND TREATISES WRITTEN SINCE THE DAWN OF MANKIND.” “EVEN THE HEATHAN WORLD RECOGNIZES LOVE AS THE CHIEF VIRTUE AND THE GREATEST PRIZE ONE CAN ATTAIN IN LIFE.” “AT THE BOTTOM OF EVERY LONGING… Read More »Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Love Is…
DOES THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST HAVE REAL ANSWERS? “…CAN THE CHURCH PROVIDE THE KIND OF UNITY THAT OUR WORLD DESPERATELY NEEDS?” “…IF SO, WHY DO SO MANY CHURCHES APPEAR DIVIDED AND DYSFUNCTIONAL?” …CAN THE CHURCH BE A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE FINDS VALUE AND PURPOSE?”… Read More »Gifts of the Holy Spirit: One Body, Many Parts