Fall & Lament, 2
The world surrounds us with lures that seek to pull us away from Christ and cause us to cling to the things we see. The world boasts in its longevity, distracts us with pleasure and prosperity, and invites us to … Read More
The world surrounds us with lures that seek to pull us away from Christ and cause us to cling to the things we see. The world boasts in its longevity, distracts us with pleasure and prosperity, and invites us to … Read More
The reality of our sin-nature affects the way we think about sin. As believers, we understand the severity of sin and its ugliness at some level otherwise we would not have seen the necessity for salvation. But do we realize … Read More
Most people enjoy thinking that they are the commanders of their own destiny. We think that we are in control of our lives in every way, and thus we determine our own outcomes. However, the Bible indicates at various points … Read More
The literary device of irony can be rather humorous at times. It is not uncommon for my 3-year-old daughter to try and convince me that she is “full” shortly after we begin a meal together. However, as soon as she … Read More
One of the worst offenses to God must be when people ignore Him even when His work is obvious. As the judgments of Revelation 16 progress, the text develops in an interesting direction. As we read about the fourth judgment though, … Read More
At this point in the year, family and friends will typically gather to celebrate Independence Day. Like any holiday, the 4th of July is known for various traditional festivities, not least of which include musical concerts and firework shows. For … Read More
Liberty Baptist Church is dispensational. While dispensationalism cannot be distilled down to a mere statement, dispensationalism is certainly not less than seeing a clear distinction between Israel of the Old Testament and the church of the New Testament. That said, … Read More
Have you ever been told, “Patience is a virtue”? Why is this cliche so widely quoted and accepted? In short, it is linked to moral and upright living, which promotes peace and happiness. But why are people really inclined to … Read More
As Revelation 13 ends we see nearly everyone on earth regardless of class marked as belonging to the beast. Those who refuse the beast’s mark will be unable to buy or sell and will be persecuted to the point of … Read More
In a world where the tangible and the visual influence so many of our experiences, it’s no wonder why our hope in God tends to falter. His power and promises are overshadowed by what we see and feel as a … Read More