We are talking about the July/August FrontLine on the theme, “God, the Christian, and Human Government.” For this interview I am speaking with Chaplain Gary Fisher. We’ve known each other for several years through the FBFI and we had a very interesting conversation about a Christian philosophy of what is called “just war.” Gary’s article…
Read MoreAnyone who attempts to earn his own righteousness, however zealous he may be, carries out a fool’s errand. His attempts will only fail. Even using the Old Testament law this way will end in failure. The Law is not a ladder to heaven for us but acts more as glasses and a club to expose…
Read MoreOld Testament Israel recognized no separation between the civil order and the religious order. Israel was a theocracy, the Kingdom of God on earth. God Himself was the king, and His reign not only prescribed the forms of worship but also stretched over the political, economic, and social spheres. Every aspect of life was under…
Read More“But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people” (Acts 17:13). The gospel message is either received or rejected and, often, when it is rejected, it is openly resisted. This was the case in Berea. Consequently,…
Read MorePreviously: The Eleventh Commandment – Introduction The Eleventh Commandment – Authority The Eleventh Commandment – Exclusivity I’ve offered for our consideration John 13.34 as the Eleventh Commandment. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” (Jn 13.34) I have…
Read MoreElon Musk calls himself a cultural Christian, so does famous atheist Richard Dawkins. This term—cultural Christian—means different things depending on who is using the term. For many years, those in evangelical and fundamentalist Christianity called cultural Christians those that were tied to the historic and more conservative standards associated with Christian behavior and choices—in particular…
Read MoreWe are talking about the July/August FrontLine on the theme, “God, the Christian, and Human Government.” For this interview I am speaking with Brian Collins who works for BJU Press. He’ll tell you a little bit about what he does when we start. Brian’s article is called “A Christian Approach to Political Change.” We are…
Read MoreLast month we examined the Proverbs 7 Woman. We saw a negative model to avoid. This week we are going to look at the Proverbs 31 Woman. What makes her so excellent and more precious than jewels? We are going to find that a godly woman applies wisdom in daily living. Passage Overview Proverbs 31:10-31…
Read MoreA Forgotten Doctrine When was the last time you heard a sermon about union with Christ? Union with Christ might be one of the most neglected, overlooked doctrines of the Christian faith. And yet, as we will see in a moment, this glorious truth is the basis for every blessing and joy we experience as…
Read MoreOn Thursday, September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a category four storm – the strongest hurricane to strike the Big Bend area of Florida. As you know, the storm proceeded to devastate parts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. As of this writing, estimates put the damage as high as…
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