The Plumb Line, Not The Pendulum
Live according to the plumb line, not the pendulum. There is much truth embedded in that sentence. For those unfamiliar, a plumb line in a toolbelt is a weight suspended from a string, used to ensure a structure is centered. The plumb line keeps the work straight and, since the weight is non-magnetic, is unaffected […]
What Laws Are We Supposed to Obey?
Stop me if you think you have heard this one before: “You Christians are such hypocrites. You pick and choose which parts of the Bible you like. If you were a serious Christian, you would make sure not to eat pork or shellfish, just like Leviticus says!” Many who desire to dismantle or disprove Christianity try to attack God’s […]
Is God For Us?
“Is God for me?” It’s a question I’ve asked myself countless times in moments of sickness, suffering, and hardship. I easily answer “yes” when all is well. Of course, God is for me. I am healthy. I have a good job, a nice car, a roof over my head, and a wife – […]
Government: A Christian Institution
Governments, wherever in the world, are expected to obey the Word of God. They are not neutral entities existing outside of religion and culture. They are either protecting and preserving life, which is their function, or they are degrading and destroying life.
Introduction to Evangelism in the New Testament
What does the New Testament say about evangelism? How should Christians respond to those teachings?