There are many things misunderstand by the world when they glance at the Scriptures. 1 Timothy 2:9-15 is no different. Even followers of Christ have been known to misinterpret such a passage. This fact emphasizes all the more the need for careful study of any text - especially every inch of the Bible! In verse … Continue reading A Woman’s Conduct – 1 Timothy 2:9-15 (Part 1)
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A Hiatus & Updates
I'm taking a "hiatus" away from the many things that have been monopolizing my time and from those things taking away my focus. I'm narrowing my focus to the following: Web Design School work for seminary Blogging This new focus scheme means more of my time will be narrowed in which includes this blog. This … Continue reading A Hiatus & Updates
Torn & Seduction
A pastor friend of my father's once stated upon his impending return to his own country in part of Africa that he actually couldn't wait to get back. Why? - While it isn't just an American problem, the seduction of idols is rampant in the United States today. Materialism, in particular, has created a wealth … Continue reading Torn & Seduction
Baptism
What exactly is baptism? Dictionary.com noun Ecclesiastical. a ceremonial immersion in water, or application of water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of the Christian church. any similar ceremony or action of initiation, dedication, etc. a trying or purifying experience or initiation. Etymonline.com "initiatory sacrament of the Christian faith, consisting in immersion in or application of … Continue reading Baptism
Nicea
There's a lot of confusion around what is known of the Council of Nicea and I'd like to set the record straight. First, it was the first official council to call bishops from all over the Roman empire. It was called as the Roman Emperor Constantine saw division within Christianity and he desired unification to … Continue reading Nicea
Bearing
“If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. 27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple." NIV Luke 14:26-27 To "bear our cross" as His disciples means to value … Continue reading Bearing
Paedobaptist
This is a simple definition of terms article. Paedobaptist = child baptizer, these are those who baptize their children in the Christian faith. This is different from credobaptist which quite literally means "I believe baptist". In other words, credobaptists are those Christians who believe only those who profess faith in Christ is to be baptized. … Continue reading Paedobaptist
Unity
A great message, part of a series on Church Unity. More messages available at the site. Church Unity Want to know more about the work at Monergist Gratia? Check out my Patreon!
Prayer
Prayer is an activity that many Christians, including myself, seem to struggle to do consistently today. We often either allow ourselves to become too distracted and/or we fail to be intentional in setting aside time to do it. Of course, we have no real excuse as prayer can be done anytime anywhere. Much of mine … Continue reading Prayer
Agape
As stated in the previous post, agape love is the sort that is emphasized in Scripture. It can be described as self-sacrificial love and others outside of the Bible often refer to it as willful or mindful love (as it requires an act of the will). Just as before, it doesn't matter what we ultimately … Continue reading Agape
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