While many of us may not live in an agriculturally-familiar environment, the command that God gave in 2 Corinthians 6:14 is about as straightforward as they come — “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.” In reality, that is a very simple sentence structure, as well as a very clear-cut message. It resembles the basic teachings of other passages, like Romans…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 223)
In Philippians 1:16-17, Paul used an interesting word to explain his relation to the defense of the gospel. The KJV and ASV translate it that he was “set for the defense of the gospel.” The NKJV and NASB translate it, “I am appointed” (emphasizing the passive voice). The Greek word (keimai) is interesting. It is used with reference to the positioning of…
Many approaches can be taken when talking about the subject of modesty and God’s will in this regard. We could use 1 Timothy 2:9 or 1 Peter 3:3-4 to talk about the proper clothing. We could look at Matthew 5:28-29 or Romans 14:19-21 to talk about the proper influence. But, let’s think about the subject as it relates to Romans 8:29, which…
Everything grows old, except for God Like it or not, you are growing older. In fact, everything around you is growing older. “For my days are consumed like smoke, And my bones are burned like a hearth…Because of the sound of my groaning My bones cling to my skin…My days are like a shadow that lengthens, And I wither away like grass”…
There’s an old saying, “Give an inch and they’ll take a mile.” Sometimes that’s said about something rather “innocent” (comparatively speaking) that a child does, but sometimes it has reference to a practice that has moved well beyond “innocent.” The popularity of self-service fountain drinks in restaurants and gas stations is going to cost certain “consumers” more than they figured (eternally!). One…
Man of God, do you desire to be a shepherd and overseer of the Lord’s church? I hope you do! God says that the man who aspires to that office “desires a good/fine work” (1 Tim. 3:1). The man who aspires to be an elder will not “accidentally” become one, nor will he “coincidentally” happen to meet the qualifications for such an…
Have you ever tried one of those taste tests, where they try to see how refined or how choosey your tastes really are? How well can you taste the difference in similar foods or drinks? Are you able to sense whether you will like the taste of something even before you try it? I love how God uses words (like “taste”) that…
If you were going to finish the sentence, “The Lord is in…,” how would you complete it? A familiar Biblical text states, “The Lord is in His holy temple” (Hab. 2:20). No doubt, “His holy temple” has some reference to heaven, for Psalm 11:4 says, “The Lord is in His holy temple, The Lord’s throne is in heaven.” Yes, the Lord is…