An inside look into preaching. — Preaching is such a blessing. It is also the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. While it’s full of positives, there are also some negatives. I will try to share the whole, truthful picture of the positives and negatives of being a preacher. Positives Believe it or not, there…

A review of Romans 1–7. — We have covered the first seven chapters of Romans together, and I keep looking forward to continuing this study with you! Let’s review Romans 1–7 and remember what we have studied so far. Remember the Theme of Romans. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God…

Thinking about Romans 7:25. — I thank God — through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. (Romans 7:25) In this passage, Paul praises and thanks God for what He has done for Paul through Jesus Christ our…

Promotion Monday. — I hope you had a good weekend, and I hope you have a safe Memorial Day! Memorial Day in the United States is a time to stop and remember those in our military who have given their lives to defend our country. …

Spiritual Questions with Scriptural Answers. — What is the purpose of life? Some might say, “Eat, drink, and be merry.” Others may propose, “Work hard, pay your bills, spend time with family and friends, and live it up!” While the world has its idea of the “purpose of life,” the Bible very clearly and succinctly answers…

If you do this, then you are. — I was reading Proverbs and came across this passage. Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. (Proverbs 12:1) Thinking about the passage. The Proverbs writer lays out a contrast. The one who loves instruction (discipline — ESV) loves knowledge. The one who hates correction (instruction, discipline) does not love…

What does the Bible say about Jesus? — Jesus is spoken of throughout the Old Testament. While the New Testament speaks of Him as the One who has come and the One who is coming back, the Old Testament looks forward to His arrival upon this earth for the first time. Read more of what the New Testament…

Thinking about Romans 7:24. — O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? (Romans 7:24) Romans 7:24 reminds me of a heart-breaking conversation I had with a man once. He was sitting outside the church building, and I went out to talk to him. He was in complete…

Thinking about Romans 7:21–23. — I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into…