At some point we may have thought about how the wicked can have so much. Why does it seem that those that live in complete disregard for God and His judgments can live in abundance and ease? We read passages that speak to the prosperity of the righteous and the wicked being cut off and wonder, “When will I prosper?” (Psa. 1:3-4).…

The Bible is full of examples, both good and bad. The New Testament writers were inspired to use those examples for our learning (Rom. 15:4). There is a section of Scripture in Hebrews chapter three that highlights an attitude that would keep us out of heaven. “Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart…

Why do so many people have different teachings concerning the Bible? Not just in the areas of opinion but often many groups have different teachings that are directly at odds of one another. One might read a passage and say that God’s authoritative word teaches their doctrine. Another might read the same passage and say that it teaches their doctrine that contradicts…

It has been estimated that one third of the Roman population were slaves. Slavery was a common part of everyday life. If you went to the doctor, visited an accountant or bought goods in the markets, all of those jobs could’ve been done by slaves. There were slaves in every section of labor. Some worked in mines and quarries, in homes, farms,…

The song “Comfortably Numb” by the English band Pink Floyd was released in 1980 as a single with “Hey You” as the B Side. Roger Waters, the bassist for Pink Floyd, wrote the lyrics to the song in which he describes an event that took place at a concert in Philadelphia in 1977. He had a horrific stomachache due to nerves. A…

Oh, how much easier things are when you have examples.  When you are assembling something from Ikea for example.  You saw it in the store.  They had an example of a fully mocked-up room, and they showed you how the item could be used.  You buy it, take it home, and start the process of assembling the item.  The instructions are helpful,…

Have you ever sat and thought about the gospel of Jesus Christ? If you asked my grandfather what he did, he would say, “I am a gospel preacher.” He would say it with conviction and a smile. Here are some of his thoughts on the gospel of our Lord. The gospel means “good news.”  “I bring you good news of great joy…

The beatitudes are what introduce the Sermon on the Mount. They serve as a framework or a starting place for the hearers of the message. They also serve as a reminder of the basic characteristics of a follower of God. They teach us so much about faith. They teach us how faith begins poor in spirit, with mourning and meekness. They teach…