At least it was in the time when Amos wrote his prophecy. Listen to this: You . . . commanded the prophets ‘’Do not prophesy!” (Amos 2: 12) But Amos replies: God has spoken; who will not prophesy? (3: 8) There are, as well, those who do not want to hear the truth today—who would …
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The first name by which the church was known before the word “Christian” became attached to it at Antioch, was the “Way.” You can read about it in Acts 9:2; 18:25; 19: 9, 23; 24: 14, 22 (and possibly 2 Peter 2:2). “What is the meaning of that title?” Well, no one is quite sure …
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The fourteenth Chapter of 1 Corinthians deals with edification—how to help build up the spiritual lives of other believers. There was a party in Corinth that reveled in their spiritual gifts—especially in the gift of being able to speak in other languages without having to study them. It was a remarkable gift, well-suited to the early …
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“Of course there aren’t—there is only one way—namely, God’s way. Every thinking, biblical Christian will agree.” But wait a moment—often there are several ways that God’s one way may be carried out. “What are you talking about? How can there be both one and several—both at the same time?” Well, there can often be several …
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This is an address presented to the 1984 graduating class of Westminster Theological Seminary in Escondido, California. Well, you’re fully prepared for the work of the ministry now, aren’t you? You’ve mastered Hebrew and Greek and know how to do exegesis. You have all the theological knowledge, both systematic and biblical. Your apologetic approach could …
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