The two keys to a vital life are contained in this particular chapter of the BOOK of ROMANS. I’m so glad I finally figured out what is essentially a simple daily exercise. ◊ So now we get to the final… Read More ›
The Church
Viewpoints on ROMANS 11
With even further escalation of hostilities between Israel and its surrounding enemies, many Christians today believe it’s the beginning of the end. It might be better to read and study ROMANS 11 to put modern Israel in proper context. ◊… Read More ›
The Remnant in ROMANS 11
So does God save the Jews? Yes, God preserved a remnant, the first Jews who spawned the Christian Church! Then Gentiles were able to join in, as well as any Jews who wanted to join in. Then and even today…. Read More ›
Selecting a President…Again
Two Christian leaders disagree strongly over the US presidential election. One says one way to vote; the other says another way to vote. I would add a different perspective when looking at this issue. ◊ Four years ago there was… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 10
If Israel rejected and disobeyed God, are you saying that God still has a plan for them as a nation? The answer is in the BOOK of ROMANS. ◊ As ROMANS Chapters 9, 10, and 11 deals with the Apostle… Read More ›
The Rejection in ROMANS 10
Who rejects who? God gives people a choice. In this case, the Jews have a clear option. Their poor choice has consequences. ◊ Have you ever given a person a second chance? That is, another opportunity to get right with… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 9
Many people today do not see a distinction between the nation of Israel and the Israel of God. ROMANS Chapter 9 appears to say otherwise. What do you think? ◊ As ROMANS Chapter 9 deals with God’s plan for God’s people,… Read More ›
God’s People in ROMANS 9
Who are really God’s people now? Is it the Jews as descendants of Abraham? Or is it Christian Gentiles? Or is it both? ◊ There’s a common belief that the Jews were God’s Chosen People. That’s actually true. God chose… Read More ›
US Elections and End of the World?
This week’s US election results do not mean the end of the world. That’s faulty theology. ◊ I had a friend tell me again this week that we are “in the Last Days” – meaning the soon coming end of the… Read More ›
Don’t Judge or Argue
The Christian community is itself divided in thought, attitude, and even interest level across a wide variety of hot topic arenas. So what matters? ◊ Jim’s company recently was recognized for its high “LGBTQ Inclusivity” rating by a regional newspaper. While… Read More ›
How to “Abide”
A nebulous Christian term like “abide” needs to be sorted out. It’s the foundational key to a fruitful life. ◊ The word abide is used in the Bible 118 times. The apostle John uses it 40 times in his New Testament… Read More ›
“God Used Evolution!”
While this statement may be a safe and acceptable compromise for many Christians, there are some inherent issues with it. ◊ Carl was proud to be recently asked to speak at the local community college symposium on Climate Change for the… Read More ›
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