A constant problem for the reputation of the church is the presence of persons who claim to be believers but deny the faith with their lives. This problem is not new. In fact, in John 8:30-59, Jesus had an extended argument with some who had believed in him but ended up wanting to kill him. Their lives showed that God was not their father, no matter what they said. Ever since then, there have been many so-called Christians who follow their own wills rather than Jesus' words. Let's make sure we are not among their number. (sermon notes)
The ideal king’s marriage to the ideal bride not only teaches us about marriage but also about the relationship between God and his people.
John’s birth and Zechariah’s prophecy pointed to the greatest manifestation of God’s mercy ever.
One of the most controversial sections of James is James 2:14-26, because some verses sounds very different from what we find in Paul’s teaching....