Greater Works (John 14:11-14)
Jesus now speaks of those who believe in Him doing greater works than what He has done. True believers will live like Jesus The word “works” is not referring exclusively to miracles; the Greek word actually refers to “deeds” or “labors.” Although this would include miracles this is not the exclusive meaning. Jesus is saying that those who believe in Him will live and act the way He lived and acted. The word for “greater” does not mean “more miraculous”…
War – Murder
What does the Bible say about taking human life? And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man’s brother will I require the life of man. Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.Genesis 9:5-6 Thou shalt not kill.Exodus 20:13 He that smiteth a man, so…
Changing Our Minds On Abortion (Matthew 18:3-6, 19:13-14)
This week marks the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Unfortunately many Christians believe that being pro-life only affects the way you vote. We long for the repeal of Roe v. Wade, but we fail to realize that before that Supreme Court decision there were around a million abortions a year performed in the United States. Not only that, but the Southern Baptist Convention used to be in favor of abortion, and it was a Southern Baptist who successfully argued…
War – Introduction
Is it right for a Christian to fight and kill in war? Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is…
Which Jesus Do You Believe In? (John 14:6-11)
Jesus continues to explain to His disciples that He is not just the only way to the Father, but that to see Jesus is to see the Father. Jesus is clear Jesus is very clear that He is one with God the Father; He is God in the flesh. The mystery of the Trinity is clearly taught here by Jesus Christ. Jesus is a separate being than God the Father, yet He is God the Father. There is no ambiguity…
Suffering – Conclusion
In light of all these things, how should a Christian then view evil and troubles? Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your…
Christians Don’t Want Mansions (John 14:1-6)
The disciples are upset because Jesus has told them that He is leaving them and they cannot come where He is going. Faith in Jesus overcomes our troubles Jesus tells the disciples to not be troubled about what all is going to transpire. This is easier said than done, so Jesus gives them the cure to a troubled heart, faith in Him. If we trust Jesus, He will give us a peace that goes beyond the human ability to reason.…
Suffering – Job (Part 2)
My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.Job 10:1-2 Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.Job 13:3 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. He also shall be my salvation: for…
Suffering – Job (Part 1)
If we were created for God’s glory by a Sovereign and Good God, then why do bad things happen to good people? There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she…
The Importance of the Virgin Birth (Isaiah 7:14)
Many people misunderstand Christianity especially as it relates to the virgin birth. When people begin to walk away from Christianity one of the first things they will reject is the virgin birth. Today we will be exploring the idea of what is Christianity and why is the virgin birth so important? Things are not as they should be The world around us is broken. We all instinctively know this. Science cannot answer the deepest questions we have. Why am I…
Christmas Myths
This Sunday we are going to be looking at various Christmas myths. And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers. 24:5 Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of…
Peter’s Pride (John 13:36-38)
In the various Gospel accounts we can piece together a good understanding of Peter’s pride and denial of Christ. Peter claims a superior moral ground In the other Gospel accounts Jesus says that all the disciples will forsake Him that evening. Peter says that even if everyone else forsakes Christ, he will remain faithful. In John 21 we can see Jesus addressing this pride issue when He asks Peter if he loves Him more than these. Peter was convinced that…