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Our Rancorous use of the Word: “Racist”

The historic reality of racism is a very serious and grave matter. Throughout my years in the ministry, I have had to confront this issue many times when sharing the Gospel with others. The Apostle Paul himself had to address … Continue reading

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The Science and Art of our Scriptural Meditation

Jeremiah 23:5-6: 5. “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch; And He will reign as king and act wisely And do justice and righteousness in the land. 6. “In … Continue reading

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His Authority, Commission, & Presence

On Sunday evening, January 23rd, we were privileged to participate in a baptismal service held at Lewisville Baptist Church.  What can I say about this, but that any baptismal service is a joyous celebration of Christ’s work of redemption.  It … Continue reading

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N.T. Wright, John Piper, and the book: Indeed, has Paul Really Said?

With the completion of the fifth and last section of the appendix, the book Indeed, has Paul Really Said? has now been released for distribution and is available on amazon.com in paperback, and eBook (Kindle) formats (see below).  As stated … Continue reading

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Happy Humiliation Day (Repost)

The modern mind may think of several things when remembering Thanksgiving Day, but how many would consider this to be a time of serious contemplation and even…humility?  For those who would dare to examine the beginnings of our Thanksgiving Day … Continue reading

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The Enemy of my Enemy Isn’t Necessarily my Friend

I won’t be addressing the larger question her, but one must wonder about the logic behind a belief which says that democracy can be exported to Islamic/theocratic nations: CNN – Beliefblog:  An Afghan Christian, detained for months for allegedly converting … Continue reading

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Indeed, Has Paul Really Said?: Appendix, Part IV

Main Series, Appendix Within the fourth section of the appendix, I address the question concerning Wright’s relationship with the Emergent Church Movement.  It is important to note that Wright relishes his theological independence, however, he does enjoy various symbiotic relationships … Continue reading

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Indeed, Has Paul Really Said?: Appendix, Part III

Main Series, Appendix N.T. Wright is often credited as being a diligent exegete of Scripture.  Even Wright defends himself to the same end.  In this section I address Wright’s views concerning the subjects of exegesis and church history.  In particular, … Continue reading

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Indeed, Has Paul Really Said?: Appendix, Part II

Main Series, Appendix In part 2 of the Appendix I address Mr. Wright’s expressed concern over my focus on his book What Saint Paul Really Said.  In conjunction with this, he noted other works that he has written since then … Continue reading

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The Science is Settled: The U.N. is Worthless

  One of the reasons why ancient Israel became engulfed in the judgment of God is because it established a debauched confederacy with wicked nations.  In an attempt to secure better national security, Israel locked arms with Egypt and Assyria, … Continue reading

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