Beware of those who frequently use the word “nuance,” or some derivative thereof. “Why?” Because they may be attempting to “snow you” by using that term. “What does the word mean?” It comes from a French word that means “shades,” and refers, for instance, to various subtle shades of color. “I still don’t get it.” …
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“All things work together for good” is the part of the quotation usually given while omitting the words “to those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.” That is one fact to remember—when quoting the verse, include those words. The fact is, unless one has been called by God (through the Holy …
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Why would anyone write and ask me to do a blog on apostates? But she did, and so I guess I should say a word or two. We know about such people from 1 John. They went out from us that it might be made known that they were not of us, John tells us. So, …
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Is the resurrection of the body! Too often we speak of waiting to go to heaven. True, upon death genuine believers will in their spirit be “with Christ” in paradise (as he told the thief on the cross). But as much as that is fine and wonderful, it isn’t our ultimate hope. No, we “eagerly …
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But as he reasoned with him about righteousness, self-control and the coming judgment, Felix became alarmed and replied, “Go away for now; when I have time later on I’ll send for you.” Acts 24:25 Ah, for a modern day Paul to stand before some of our government officials and do the same! Are …
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