Today’s Doctrine Month begins our series on the Doctrine of the Passover and an examination of why we don’t celebrate “Easter,” but rather, “Passover” or “Good…… Read more “Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 1A: God Creates the Law of the Passover (Exodus 12)”
Category: Scripture and Culture
Sermon: The Skepticism of Skepticism and the Logic of Faith (John 20:24-29)
To participate in our Passover Meal (the Lord’s Supper), listen to the audio file above. Happy Resurrection Sunday or Passover Sunday to our members, listeners,…… Read more “Sermon: The Skepticism of Skepticism and the Logic of Faith (John 20:24-29)”
Through The Roof: A Faith That Penetrates (Mark 2:1-5)
Subject: “Through The Roof: A Faith That Penetrates” Scripture: Mark 2:1-5 (Sermon_ Through the Roof_ A Faith That Penetrates (Mark 2_1-5)) And again He entered Capernaum…… Read more “Through The Roof: A Faith That Penetrates (Mark 2:1-5)”
God Will Take Care of You (Matthew 6:25-33)
Subject: “God Will Take Care of You” Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33 (Sermon_ God Will Take Care of You (Matthew 6_25-33) I heard a song growing up…… Read more “God Will Take Care of You (Matthew 6:25-33)”
Money Talks: The NRA, Gun Manufacturers, and Gun Reform (Proverbs 17:23)
Money Talks_ The NRA, Gun Manufacturers, and Gun Reform (Proverbs 17_23) Subject: Money Talks: The NRA, Gun Manufacturers, and Gun Reform Scripture: Proverbs…… Read more “Money Talks: The NRA, Gun Manufacturers, and Gun Reform (Proverbs 17:23)”
Interracial Marriage and the Interracial God (Numbers 12)
Subject: Interracial Marriage and the Interracial God This month here at The Essential Church is called “Educate The Hate Month” because we realize that,…… Read more “Interracial Marriage and the Interracial God (Numbers 12)”
The Greatest Love of All (Romans 5:6-8; 1 John 4:19)
The Greatest Love of All (Romans 5_6-8; 1 John 4_19) Subject: The Greatest Love of All Scripture: Romans 5:6-8; 1 John 4:19 I believe that children…… Read more “The Greatest Love of All (Romans 5:6-8; 1 John 4:19)”
Paul and the Pastoral Epistles: Bart Ehrman’s forgery claim disputed
Paul deals with the problems in the church by addressing the church at large and pleading with all the members to change their ways. Why doesn’t he…… Read more “Paul and the Pastoral Epistles: Bart Ehrman’s forgery claim disputed”
No need for divine damage control: a response to Bruce Wildish in the Story of the Magi
Many believers will object that, through the device of dream revelation, God provided for both Jesus’ escape to Egypt and his safe resettlement in Nazareth some time…… Read more “No need for divine damage control: a response to Bruce Wildish in the Story of the Magi”
Spiritual resurrection vs. bodily resurrection? Bart Ehrman’s claim that Paul didn’t write Ephesians and Colossians investigated
Whenever Paul talked about being raised with Christ, it was always as a future event (see, for example, Romans 6 and 1 Corinthians 15). Within Paul’s churches,…… Read more “Spiritual resurrection vs. bodily resurrection? Bart Ehrman’s claim that Paul didn’t write Ephesians and Colossians investigated”