Our Theology Thursday word for this week is mediator. What is a mediator? A mediator is, as the name suggests (and as the Greek word used for mediator, mesites, literally means) “the one who mediates or stands in the middle”. Thus, a mediator is one who has links with two opposing sides. He sympathizes with […]
99 Balloons
The amazing gift of life is treasured in even the darkest hours. Thankful for this family’s example: (HT: JT)
Jesus + Nothing = Everything
the The statement is simple, yet profound: Jesus + Nothing = Everything Stop and think about that. Chew on it. Say it to yourself with unction: “Jesus plus nothing equals everything.” The statement comes from Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of Billy Graham and pastor at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. It was the title of a sermon […]
Amazing Grace
This rendition of “Amazing Grace” by Il Divo is, well, amazing.
Faithful to the End: Conclusion
“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:10-12 Over the last several weeks, we have looked at the lives and […]
What Is Theology?
"Wait, O soul, and let patience have her perfect work."
Are you familiar with the classic devotional Morning and Evening? It was penned by the great preacher, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, and has devotional entries for—yup, you guessed it—every morning and every evening throughout the year. You can read each entry online for free at the Blue Letter Bible “devotionals” page. It is updated daily. Here’s […]
The King James Version: A Brief History
As I’ve noted before, this year makes the 400th anniversary of the King James Version Bible. Here is a helpful, and brief, history of the KJV from St. Helen’s Church, Bishopsgate in London. In the video, the narrator answers the following questions: Was it the first translation in English? Was it King James’ idea? Who […]
Shallow Small Groups
This is funny. Is your bible study group like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIVyfHTN2hM EDIT 7/14/2021: Unfortunately, this video is no longer available.
Faithful to the End: Peter
This post is part of an ongoing series, highlighting the martyrdom of the apostles, deacons, and missionaries of the first century church. “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so […]