Category Archives: Pastor’s Desk

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 When the Apostle Paul says, “Jews demand signs,” we can surmise that statement sets the tone and is the precedent for the visions of national renewal by means of military upheaval which today are destroying … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 The apostle Paul was no anthropologist. When he speaks here of Jew and of Greek he is most likely not saying that a specific race, even less a specific religion, makes its members all the … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:9 Believers, People Who Know Christ, Are Rich Christians have in Jesus Christ wealth incorruptible, inexhaustible, and unsearchable. Let us expound on this point more clearly to see that I am right in this assertion. Though … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:9 “Though he was rich . . .” Christ was rich in material possessions, rich in the glory of God, rich in the majesty of a King. Isaiah the court prophet, the most adept and cultured … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:9 In his second letter to the church at Corinth, the apostle Paul put heavy emphasis on the word grace. This word is seldom used today. In fact, the only time we hear the word is … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Romans 3:21-31 The Divine Provision – Continued Not human achievement, but humble acceptance. A second observation is that going to heaven is not a matter of human achievement, but humble acceptance. In the survey, a woman from the … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Romans 3:21-31 The Divine Provision – Continued Does true righteousness come from trying to live a good life and hoping God will reward our feeble attempts as many in the USA Weekend survey seem to believe? It would … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Romans 3:21-31 The Divine Provision Divine intervention is where Paul makes his second point which relates to God’s provision for our human problem. In verses 24-25, Paul describes what God has done for persons like us who fall … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Romans 3:21-31 The Human Problem The first point Paul makes relates to our common human problem. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” In the mind of Paul, all human beings (Jew, Gentile … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Romans 3:21-31 Please read the verses I have listed above. Paul’s writing in these verses is the heart of the gospel, the good news about Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul makes two basic points in this passage with … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The Scriptural Argument – Continued. James now observes that faith and actions (deeds or works) can’t be separated. Faith which is only in the mind is not yet complete; faith starts there, but doesn’t finish there. … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The Theological Argument. Such a strong example as James has given the readers, calls for a defense. James then proceeds to give it. He brings in an imaginary person to argue with him. This opponent treats … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The term for ‘mercy’ referenced in the verse preceding our text is often related to that for giving to the needy. One form of mercy I’d like to discuss in relation to faith and works, is … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:11-14 The Cross – A Sign of Our Hope of Heaven – Continued That cross is a sign of our hope of glory. If, (and I say that rhetorically) there is any tomorrow, if there is any … Continue reading →