The First Gospel
“We’ll be turning to the gospels this morning.” Many have heard that from a church pulpit. We immediately head to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These are the most familiar gospels. Actually, the first gospel is found in Genesis 3:15, where God speaks to the serpent, after he had beguiled Eve with his lies, and […]
The Company We Keep
In Acts 4:13, Jewish leaders heard the powerful words of John and Peter testifying about salvation through God’s Son. Their gospel defenders were unlearned, simple fishermen. Yet, they spoke with deep conviction and boldness. The Chief Priests’ conclusion? “They’ve been with Jesus!” Now that’s an indictment to which we can all aspire! To be judged […]
The Three R’s
We all know that phrase, “Reading, ‘Riting, ‘Rithmetic,” coined at the beginning of the 19th century. God’s Word actually speaks of them all. READING: 2 Timothy 2:15, “STUDY to show thyself approved unto God, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 1 Timothy 4:13, “Till I come, give attendance to READING, to exhortation, to doctrine.” 1 […]
Holy Communion – Worship and Warfare
Psalm Twenty-Three is the comfort food of scripture. Still waters and soul restoration beckon me to come aside in this buzzing world. I am drawn to Verse Five as I retread this familiar word path. “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies,…” (Ps. 23:5NASV) To be so honored as a […]
Eyewitness to His Majesty
Peter used this phrase in 2 Peter 1:16 in defense of the truth of the gospel. He SAW Jesus. John 20:29 ESV: “transfigured and HEARD God’s voice of affirmation. This gospel is NO fable, he preached “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” That’s us! Though we’ve never seen the physical […]