A Real Place Called Hell 2: A Guided Tour

(Co-written with David Pope) And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.-Revelation 20:15 (God) is a being of infinite greatness, majesty, and glory; and therefore he is infinitely honourable...for he is infinitely worthy to be obeyed himself, and we have an absolute, universal, and infinite …

Selah: Rediscovering Biblical Meditation

[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him - that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding [the wonders of His Person] more strongly and more clearly (Phillipians 3:10 Amplified Bible) "It is well to meditate upon the things of God, because we thus …

Vegetarianism, Animal Rights and Christian Ethics

A visit to a neighborhood pet store may not often be the scene for raising profound theological questions, but that is exactly what happened to me several years ago. The store featured an impressive collection of exotic reptiles, including a number of large snakes. The largest of these snakes was a sixteen foot Burmese python …

Ministry: A Call Without Compromise

The saying is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).-1 Timothy 3:1, Amplified Bible We desire so thoroughly to know, and so heartily to love the truth, as to declare the whole counsel of God, and to speak it as we ought …

Why Water Baptism?

The act of water baptism (being immersed in water in response to receiving salvation) is a very important first step in the Christian life. In Matthew 3:13-17, we see the Lord Jesus Himself coming to His cousin John to be baptized, in order to "fulfill all righteousness." He then went on to establish baptism as …

Overcoming Life’s Trials: A Survival Guide

"The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him." Nahum 1:7"God whispers in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain. It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world"- C.S. Lewis "If God is good, why is there evil and …

Scorecard For a Healthy Church

"Those that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God"-Psalm 92:13 "He cannot have God for his Father who does not have the church for his Mother."-Augustine Have you ever held an acorn in your hand? Then you've held an oak tree in your hand. What it …

The Church and You 2: Frequently Asked Questions

In our most recent article, we examined the vital role that the local church plays in a Christian's life. The importance of the local church is something I learned very early in my Christian walk, and it has become one of the real passions in my life. I am a firm believer that many spiritual …

The Church and You

CH__CH; What is missing? UR! I saw this humorous quote on a church sign many years ago, and it has always stuck with me. The church is not complete without "U"! Likewise, a Christian's life can never be complete apart from a healthy, Bible believing, Spirit filled church.It goes hand in hand. The most frequently …

Why the New Birth Is Necessary

A wealthy business man died.At his funeral, many people came to his widow and the rest of his family to express their sympathies. Suddenly, a young man approached the widow with an unusual request. He said "Ma'am, I know you don't know me, but I was wondering if I could get in on your husband's …