Is Knowledge Learned Through Bible Study Bad? – 1 Corinthians 8:1
INTRODUCTION In my recent Bible reading, I came across the passage of 1 Corinthians 8:1 (NASB95), which reads [emphasis added]: 1 Now, concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies. Some people...
Four Step Analysis of a Lament Psalm
INTRODUCTION The May/June issue of Bible Study Magazine contains an informative article by Mark Vroegop entitled "Praying Lament Psalms." The article teaches a four-step framework to guide prayers of those in grief. The four parts are (1) TURN, (2) COMPLAIN, (3)...
Six-Part Matrix for Scripture Application
Six-Part Matrix for Scripture Applications Bible study articles 2021 INTRODUCTION The May/June issue of Bible Study Magazine contains a great article by Peter Krol entitled "Psalm 71: Churches Need Aged Saints." I am an aged saint, and so I agree with Pastor...
It is okay to report about your outreach efforts
INTRODUCTION In church, I rarely hear other believers report about their efforts to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Why? One reason is that folks do not outreach. However, possibly, people do not want others to think they are...
The Power of a Word: Romans 1:1a “Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus”
INTRODUCTION The small group with whom I read the Bible in community just began reading Romans. While I already knew about the richness of Romans, my understanding or comprehension of this richness was intensified when I read Romans 1:1a. It seems that God...
Speaking Boldly in the Face of the Cancel Culture: Strengthening Relationships with Other Believers and Reaching Out to the Lost – Part Four of a Multi-Part Series
INTRODUCTION AND SYNOPSIS This article, which is the last in this series, looks at the fifth and sixth steps to gain courage to boldly speak out in the face of the cancel culture. The fifth step is to strengthen your relationships with other believers in...
Speaking Boldly in the Face of the Cancel Culture: Better Know God’s Word and Strengthen Your Resolve to Stand – Part Three of a Multi-Part Series
INTRODUCTION AND SYNOPSIS OF THIS ARTICLE This article looks at the third and fourth steps to prepare to boldly speak out in the face of the cancel culture. The third step to prepare for battle is to spend the time to better know God’s Word, and especially...
Speaking Boldly in the Face of the Cancel Culture: Self-Examination for Salvation and Praying for Courage and Boldness to Speak Out – Part Two of a Multi-Part Series
INTRODUCTION This article looks at the first and second steps to prepare to speak boldly in the face of the cancel culture. The first step is to examine yourself to make certain that you are saved. Unless you are saved, you will not possess the power of...
Speaking Boldly in the Face of the Cancel Culture: The Tsunami is Already Here – Part One of a Multi-Part Series
INTRODUCTION AND SYNOPSIS OF THE SERIES As Franklin Graham recently wrote in the January 2021 and March 2021 issues of Decision Magazine, circumstances are not going to get better for evangelical Christians in America. The left-wing cancel culture has...
Should I Apologize for Calling Sin ‘Sin?”
INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY Recently, when discussing my article about Max Lucado’s apology to the Washington National Cathedral[i], I was asked if I thought Max needed to apologize for his 2004 sermon about homosexuality. In view of the fact that Max’s sermon was...