Worldviews are complex. In this post we talk about how to be Kingdom case-makers who engage the whole person with the good news of Jesus!
Kingdom Case Makers: Apologetics 101
On Being Politically Homeless
I wanted to comment on what it's like to feel politically homeless in the hope that this will inspire others to start thinking for themselves so that some might stand up for the truths that really matter and others might ultimately discover the truths that really define them!
Why Do Ministers Fall?
Why do ministers fall away from the faith? What lesson should we learn when we see those we respect so much fall away from the faith? Let's cut right to the heart of the issue in this short post to find simple Biblical answers to real questions.
Four Principles For Spiritual Combat: Exposition of Matthew 4:1-4
https://youtu.be/qsDFMRXXckQ OPENING TEXTUAL NOTES You will notice as we get into Matthew’s gospel that one of his literary formulas is the word “Then” (GK τότε) This word is frequently used to progress the narrative forward by connecting the preceding account to what follows. “Then” opens the first two temptations and is duplicated in the third …
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The Sin of Grumbling
1 Corinthians 10:10–13 (CSB) — 10 And don’t grumble as some of them did, and were killed by the destroyer. 11 These things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come. 12 So, whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to …
Take Pride in Oneself: Galatians 6:4
The text from Galatians 6:4 has been requested for a short Bible study, specifically looking at what sense one make “take pride in himself”. So, let’s begin and jump right into this text. HAVE PRIDE? GALATIANS 6:4 Galatians 6:4 (NASB95) — 4 But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have …
Paul’s Final Defense: Acts 26:1-32
INTRODUCTION: Characters & Setting The apostle Paul’s first trial defense was made before Felix (24:2ff), who was a close friend of emperor Claudius (and later of Nero). Felix was formerly a slave, whom Claudius freed and appointed as procurator of Judea in 52 CE. Felix was known for exercising cruelty and harsh oppression in Judea. …
Who Are You, Lord? Acts 22:8
When Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem to provide his defense, Paul chooses to defend Christ rather than himself. He makes no mention of the Jewish charges being brought against him. He does not try to justify his ministry. He chooses to defend Christ by recounting the narrative of his conversion to demonstrate …
Come! Enter His Presence!
Romans 5:2 (CSB) We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. I want to keep this short and speak to the person who is longing to enter the presence of God, but who feels dry and …
“Why’s My Faith So Dead?” – 1st John 3:14 & James 2:14-17
1 John 3:14 (CSB) — 14 We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters. The one who does not love remains in death. James 2:14–17 (CSB) — 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have …
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Biblical Reasons 