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"Spiritual Tinkerers"By David Halbrook“Polling by the evangelically oriented Barna research group shows that at least half of regular church-goers ages 16 to 29 think their church is too judgmental, too political and too negative about homosexuality....Full Article The Wise Are Well-AdvisedBy David HalbrookBy pride comes nothing but strife, but with the well-advised is wisdom. Prov. 13:10...Full Article Chosen By GodBy Steven F. DeatonTo be chosen for honor and glory by men is usually deemed a privilege. Some are chosen to serve in important positions in the government. Others are chosen to lead a corporation. Still some are appointed to run a charity. Though it is an honor to be chosen by our fellowman, there is no greater privilege than to be chosen by God.... Full Article David's Dreadful DamageBy Steven F. DeatonWhen David was chosen to be king, he was a man after God’s own heart (1 Sam. 13:14; Acts 13:22). His behavior was exemplary, respecting King Saul and trusting in God. There came a day, however, when David’s heart was not so God-like....Full Article WorshipBy Steven F. DeatonGod has required worship from the beginning. We read of the first recorded occasion of worship in Genesis 4 where Cain and Abel offer sacrifices to God. Cain’s was rejected, ...Full Article Indiscriminate Forgiveness?By Steven F. DeatonMany people, including Christians, believe that we are obligated to forgive someone whenever they commit a sin. For instance, if a man steals $500 from me ...Full Article Alcohol In The BibleBy Steven F. DeatonAlcohol is the number one drug in our society. It is the drug of choice for sporting events, holiday parties, weekend “recreation,” family gatherings, mood alteration, stress alleviation, and much more. At one time...Full Article The Sin of King DavidBy Kurt JonesWe often think of King David, as a young man who, through his faith and trust in God almighty defeated Goliath. We think about his dear and close friendship with Jonathan the son of Saul. We think of the Bible’s description of his as a man after God’s own heart (c.f. 1 Samuel 13:14). And sadly...Full Article You Almost Persuade MeBy Steven F. Deaton“Then Agrippa said to Paul, ‘You almost persuade me to become a Christian’” (Acts 26:28). Agrippa’s choice that day was the worst he ever made. He chose to forego heaven, embrace hell, and to remain in the misery of sin. Men and women who turn down the gospel invitation continue to make the same choice as Agrippa. ...Full Article Will The Righteous Ever Hunger?By Steven F. DeatonA question was recently put before me; Why does the Bible talk about the righteous will not beg for bread and God taking care of us like the lilies of the field, but the apostles experienced hunger? The passages under consideration are Psalm 37:25; Matthew 6:25-34; and Philippians 4:10-12....Full Article The Sin of SolomonBy Jesse FlowersBut King Solomon loved many foreign women, as well as the daughter of Pharaoh: women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites- from the nations of whom the LORD had said ...Full Article The Sin of King SaulBy John R. GentrySaul was appointed by God as the first king over Israel (cf. 1 Samuel 9-10). Early in Saul’s reign, he is described as a good man who followed God. However, in 1 Samuel 13 all of that began to change. Saul began to “not entreat...Full Article The Sin of Adam and EveBy Tom M. RobertsA comedian by the name of Flip Wilson made a statement famous as his trademark by saying, “The Devil made me do it.” Connected to his skits, the line was hilarious. However, it is not so funny (and not true) in reality....Full Article SufferingBy Steven F. DeatonSuffering is a part of life; no one can escape it. The most wicked man on earth will suffer, so will the most righteous one. The thing is, we need to suffer as the latter, not the former. Peter wrote, “But let none of you suffer as a murderer...Full Article Jesus: Greater Than AllBy Steven F. DeatonJesus is greater than all. We know the exception to this is God the Father. The Bible teaches that they are both equally divine. However, the Father is the head of the Son (1 Cor. 11:3; cf. 15:27, 28). Beyond this, Jesus is greater than all—and our example....Full Article Beware of The MutilationBy Steven F. Deaton“Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation” (Phil. 3:2). In some circles, it would be an outrage for this to be said today. Just the idea of referring to someone as a “dog” is intolerable. Yet, that is exactly what the apostle wrote....Full Article The Perils of the Positive PulpitBy John R. GentryThe Willow Creek Community Church, the leaders of the “seeker sensitive” movement in the denominational world, decided to assess the success of their efforts of the last several decades. Their own definition of the movement, in part, included “a de-emphasis on taking personal responsibility...Full Article The Bible VS. Humanism (3)By Steven F. DeatonHumanism is a pervasive and pernicious religion. It exalts man above his place in the universe, declaring that man has the answers to life’s most perplexing questions and problems. We must resist its doctrines if we hope to please God and find true meaning and satisfaction in life....Full Article Continue In The FaithBy John R. GentryAfter a person becomes a Christian, is he required to do anything else in order to be saved eternally? If the new Christian wants to go to heaven when this world is over, he must heed to the words of Jesus in Revelation 2.10, “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life” (ESV). Unfortunately many ...Full Article The Bible VS. Humanism (2)By Steven F. DeatonMan is the all-in-all. Man is the problem and the solution. This is humanism’s view of the universe. It is decidedly unbiblical and illogical. Despite the lofty rhetoric of humanists,...Full Article The Bible VS. HumanismBy Steven F. DeatonHumanism’s basic tenet is that man has all the answers. Man is the greatest and worst being in existence and carries the burden of solving all of life’s problems. It is futile, humanists say, to seek a higher power, something greater than ourselves....Full Article What Are You Pursuing?By Steven F. DeatonWhat is your aim in life? Are you seeking the best education? Are you looking for the right husband or wife? Maybe your pursuit is that dream job. None of these are wrong in-and-of themselves. However, if they are a higher priority than spiritual matters, you have a problem....Full Article Improving Marriage God's WayBy Charlie BrackettA soft Florida breeze caressed the group of family and friends gathered under moss-covered trees. It was a lovely day, sunny, but not too hot. As the music began, she took his arm and the two slowly walked along the walkway between rows of guests gathered to witness the ceremony. The preacher waited with a smile as they made their way deliberately toward the gazebo where words of love and commitment would mark this day. While much of what was said and seen characterized a wedding, this was not an ordinary joining of two before God. ...Full Article Family TimeBy Chip FosterWhen a husband and wife decide to have a child they must consider all things that go in to being a parent. There are duties and a responsibilities that go into parenting that all should consider. ...Full Article Killing GodBy Steven F. DeatonFutile attempts have been made through the centuries to get rid of God. Some do it in subtle ways, by leaving God out of their lives, like the farmer fool (Lk. 12:16-21). Others make a bold assault on God, like the Rabshakeh (2 Kgs. 18:33-35)....Full Article Why Was Cain Condemned?By Steven F. DeatonThe Bible tells us Cain’s offering from the ground was not accepted by God, but his brother Abel’s, from the flock, was (Gen. 4:3-5). Why was one accepted and the other rejected? Both made an offering, to the same God, for the same purpose. Cain obviously wanted to please God or else he would not have been upset about his offering being rejected. ...Full Article Take Heed (2)By Steven F. DeatonThe Lord repeatedly warns us to “take heed.” There are various matters to which we must take heed. In the last article we noted that Jesus said to take heed in our charitable deeds, leaven of the Pharisees, attitude and ...Full Article Take Heed (1)By Steven F. DeatonTo heed is to listen to, take notice, or give regard. It is to beware. The Lord admonishes us to take heed for many different reasons; four times in Matthew alone.... Full Article Would Saul Arrest You?By Steven F. DeatonIf Saul of Tarsus, the ravenous persecutor, was around today, would he arrest you? The Bible tells us...Full Article But I Want You To KnowBy Steven F. DeatonPaul wrote, “But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel” (Phil. 1:12). At this time Paul was in prison for...Full Article Winning Young Converts
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