Category Archives: Pastor’s Desk

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 →

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:11-14 The Cross – A Sign of Our Hope of Heaven Third, the cross is a sign and an emblem of our atonement and our salvation, our hope of glory. Christ died. How did He die? Why … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:11-14 The Cross – Speaks of Man’s Universal Depravity Second, the cross is a sign and an emblem of the universal depravity of the human heart. If one would see what humanity is really like, look at … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:11-14 The Cross – An Emblem of the Christian Faith – Continued The cross of Christ is not a mythical, romantic idea, symbol, or story. It is historical and factual. If we think of the reference to … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:11-14 In the text of our Scriptural reference, Paul makes a contrast between the Galatians who glory in the flesh (the original Greek word means to “glory,” “boast,”) and his own humble, spirit that forbids that he … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Acts 6:1-8 Steadfast The church needs leaders that are steadfast. When the early church selected their leaders, the Bible says, “They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 6:4). This is God’s … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Acts 6:1-8 Sincere The early church sought men of good reputation to be their leaders. The Bible tells us that they were to be “seven men of good reputation” (Acts 6:3 NKJV). They had to have a good … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Acts 6:1-8 Select The kind of leaders that the church needs must be very carefully selected. The disciples instructed the early church to pick out from among themselves the leaders needed (Acts 6:3). Here we learn that the … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Acts 6:1-8 Saved No one is qualified to hold an elective office in the church until that individual has received Jesus Christ as his or her personal Savior. This basic requirement for church leadership is stated in Acts … Continue reading →