That’s a pretty good description of many people in the world today, and increasingly, it may also be said of portions of the American scene. Why? Why the anarchistic attitudes of so many? Why that attitude of some (in a milder way, of course) even in a milquetoast church? Proverbs 29:18a in the Holman Christian …
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I suppose you would say that there are two views of how to do it—Now, wait a minute, I’m not talking about all of the various ways in which one might frame a sermon. Nor am I getting into the biblical theology controversy, though there’s plenty to say about it! There is only one thing …
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If there is anything that needs correcting among Christians in general, and Christian counselors in particular, it is their use of poor terminology. When I say “poor terminology” I am not thinking of shoddy or pornographic language. I’m speaking of misidentifying truth by using language that belies biblical truth. The world has been working at …
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There is a grief that is biblical (1 Thess. 4:13), but it is different from that of the unbeliever. Why? Well, first of all, the believer who died has gained by his death (2 Cor 5), because he is now with Christ which is far better. Those believers he leaves behind grieve (he doesn’t), because …
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In making a decision it is always wise to check out what the Bible says about the matter. Often, you will find a direct, specific command: “You shall not commit adultery.” There will be no doubt in your mind as to what God’s will is in the matter. There are however many decisions about which …
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