The previous issue dealt with the fact that we (Christians, church members, parents, preachers, Bible class teachers, etc.) have, in most cases done an adequate job of teaching our children and new converts what should be believed. It is of the utmost importance that we should do that. However, we seemingly have done a less … [Read more…]
Why do you believe what you believe, especially in religious/spiritual matters? Is it because of something you were taught by your parents, grandparents, a preacher you happen to like, something you saw on television or on the internet? Are your beliefs based on your personal life experiences or do you look for and consider evidence … [Read more…]
The only place I can find in Scripture where Jesus is referred to as a “physician” is in Luke 4:23. In that passage Jesus referred to Himself as a physician as if someone else was calling Him by that designation. “He said to them, “You will surely say to me, ‘Physician, heal yourself…” However, in … [Read more…]
Have you ever had someone tell you, “It doesn’t matter what you believe, just so long as you are sincere.”? That statement has been made many times by lots of different people. Another popular saying/belief is, “All religions lead to heaven so it doesn’t matter which one you take, as long as you are sincere.” … [Read more…]
In conversations with people of varying religious backgrounds I often hear the phrase, “Well, that doesn’t really matter.” Very often the statement will be along the lines of, “Well, it doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you are sincere.” “It doesn’t matter how you worship, just so long as you worship.” “It doesn’t … [Read more…]
“For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries.” (Heb 10:26, 27). Exactly what is the writer saying here? To whom is he referring? What does he … [Read more…]
In a recent conversation concerning eyeglasses the subject of “transition lenses” was mentioned. I’m sure you are familiar with both the term and the eyeglasses to which it applies. As the light gets brighter these lenses automatically darken to compensate for the glare. In other words, they make a “transition” from being glasses to being … [Read more…]
Self pity is probably one of the easiest traps in which to get caught. The thought many times is, “What have I done to deserve this,” or “Why am I being punished,” or “I’m trying to do right but everything seems to go wrong.” Those might be valid questions if humanity had been created by … [Read more…]