What is the value of what you do for the Lord (1)

In Mark 14:3-14, Mark records two events. The first involves a woman who anoints the Lord’s body with a bottle of perfume. The second involves a homeowner who allows the […]

How does one experience assurance, especially when it is more than something that is “theologically proven”

A friend sent me an electronic copy of a magazine. I was struck by an article dealing with assurance of salvation. In the article, the author said, “Assurance is more […]

August 26, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - 2 Tim 2:13, Assurance, Grace, Jack Deere
How great is Christ’s love

I’m not sure I ever met him, but a professor at the seminary I attended fascinated me. His name was Jack Deere. He taught in the Old Testament department. I […]

August 23, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Christian Growth
Are you convinced you need F2F instruction from and fellowship with other believers to grow as a Christian

Why should we go to church? Lots of people never ask that question. They just go because it is part of their family tradition. But we should all be intentional […]

Can a blasphemer still receive eternal life

In a recent conversation with a friend, I learned that Satanists practice a ritual in which they publicly blaspheme God as a part of their worship ceremonies. They do this […]

August 21, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 John 4:7-8, Hebrews 13:1
Does 1 John 48 say that all believers always love other believers

A few weeks ago, I was in church and saw something I’d never noticed before. Mark Bruce was speaking on Heb 13:1-6. As he discussed verse 1, which simply says, […]

Do you realize how our backgrounds affect us

We are sometimes unaware of it, but our cultural backgrounds can have a dramatic impact on how we interpret a particular passage in the Bible. It is important, however, that […]

How much literary license can preachers and screenwriters take before it’s too much

I’ve not seen many episodes of The Chosen. However, I’ve seen enough to convince me that the review (The Chosen and the Bible: 20 Questions to Ask Yourself) by Spiritual […]

How do you see people

The Scriptures teach us that believers should be gracious people. The Lord, who is full of grace and truth (John 1:14), is the perfect example of what it means to […]

August 15, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Genesis 40:14, Luke 23:42
What did the thief on the cross mean when he said, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom” (Luke 2342)

Two of Israel’s tribes, Ephraim and Manasseh, descended from Joseph because he received the double portion of the inheritance. Joseph experienced much suffering before God fulfilled the promise He had […]

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