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This week, we’re talking about the Sabbath law and whether it is something that Christians should keep today. If not, are there any principles from it that will help us in our service to Christ? We’re going to discuss this in today’s episode.Continue Reading
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This week, we’re talking about whether or not a preacher needs a sabbatical. These have started to be talked about more in the religious world – particularly for those preachers/pastors who work with larger (and wealthier) churches. It refers to the practice of giving the preacher/pastor an extended break (often 2-3 months) to give him time to rest, recharge, then be ready to step back into his work with renewed energy and focus. Is this a good practice? What does the Bible teach that will help us with this question? We’re going to discuss that today.Continue Reading
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This week we’re talking about seasons. The previous episode was released on Thanksgiving day, which is the start of the “holiday season” in the U.S. That got me thinking about the seasonal nature of life. I don’t mean what we typically think of – the “stages” of life (youth, young adulthood, married, children, children grown, grandchildren, retirement, etc.). Instead, I’m thinking about the seasons that should naturally occur throughout the year which, thanks to modern technology, are easy to ignore. I want us to consider a few thoughts along these lines today.
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This week we’re talking about four areas of focus for the new year. Obviously, if we need to change our focus or make resolutions, we can do this ANY time. But the start of a new year can provide us with an extra bit of motivation to reset our priorities. These four areas are what I have been working on this year and will continue to do so in the new year. All of these are rooted in Scripture, so I’m sharing them here in hopes that you can find some way to apply these principles to your life moving forward.Continue Reading
“Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience” (Hebrews 4:11).
In the verses leading up to the passage above, the Hebrew writer encouraged his readers to remain faithful in order to receive the promised rest. He reminded them of the example of their forefathers and how they did not remain faithful. He then warned them that they could also fall short of the rest that the Lord had promised.
These instructions and warnings provide an important lesson for us as well. So let us consider what the passage teaches us today.Continue Reading
Sleep is one of the few activities in which all humans participate. Our health, mood, mental ability, and performance of tasks depend on the quantity and quality of our sleep.
The Bible speaks of sleep – both literally and figuratively. In this article, we are going to consider four types of sleep discussed in the Scriptures.Continue Reading
Busyness is familiar to all of us. It is the condition in which we have a great deal to do and not enough time to do it. This could be due to actual responsibilities, perceived duties, self-imposed obligations, and also time-wasting activities.
Those who argue in favor of busyness will often do so by contrasting it with laziness or idleness (even though these are not exact opposites). Those who view busyness as a virtue typically believe they are simply making the most of their time rather than wasting it.Continue Reading
What does “propitiation” mean? How is “justification” connected to salvation? What does “sanctification” look like in our day-to-day lives? The Bible uses some powerful words to describe God’s plan to save mankind. However, these words are not always easy to understand, especially when they are not part of our everyday vocabulary. This book explores key Bible terms that unlock the message of the gospel.
Big Words in the Bible examines five important words – Propitiation, Reconciliation, Sanctification, Justification, and Resurrection – using plain language to see how the Scriptures describe these concepts and how the apostle Paul employs them in his letter to the Romans. This book also contains an appendix with eleven additional articles to explore these topics further.
Whether you are new to the Bible and want to grow in your understanding or want a simple way to explain these core gospel doctrines to others, this book will be helpful. With a focus on the Scriptures, Big Words in the Bible helps break down these fundamental topics to shed light on the life-changing message of the gospel and the salvation found in it.
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