John 7:1-5 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee; for He did not want to walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill Him. 2 Now the Jews’ Feast of Tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brothers therefore said to Him, “Depart from here and go into Judea, that Your disciples also may see the…
“CREDO UT INTELLIGAM” – FAITH VS INTELLECTUAL REASON In philosophy, there is often discussion concerning the differences between faith and intellectual reason, and some writers have produced a form of rationalism that brings an indictment on Christianity and believers in Christ. The words of the philosopher Rene Descartes penned in 1637, “Cogito Ergo Sum,” …
“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus, concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV) My wife tells me that I say “thank you” too much, and that it can sound insincere if I say it too often. I confess, I’m guilty! But I really do want to be…
“Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” These three words in the KJV, NKJV, ESV versions in English (two words in Greek), are a command of scripture for us as believers in Christ. We can only ask, “How are we to live this?” The simple and immediate thought concerning this verse…
The world is in an unprecedented crisis. When a crisis of any proportion happens, it’s easy to be negatively affected, and to be caught up in giving too much attention to the details and events happening around us. At such times, fear has the power to grip us, and worries have the power to…
