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The Hermeneutic of Prayer

First of all a definition. The hermeneutic of prayer is not simply praying for understanding before one studies. The hermeneutic of prayer is when a person says, “I prayed for understanding and have arrived at my conclusion. Since I prayed, the Lord gave me understanding, so anyone in disagreement with me will be incorrect.” A ...

Studies in John 1; Five Minute Audio

Below are five five minute audio files that I prepared for radio.  I thought that I would post them here as there are some new converts who visit the site who may profit from this. The Word: God With God The Word: Who Is This? The Word: The Creator The Incarnate Word The Incarnate Word ...

A Brief Theology of Talking

  Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!?!?! A theology of talking? Yes, a theology of talking. If life and death are in the power of the tongue (See Proverbs 18:21), there should be a theology of speech. If the tongue can set all of one’s natural passions aflame for good or for evil (See James 3:6), there should be a ...

Poor, Poor Kenneth Copeland….tsk, tsk, Joel!

04.18.2010 · Posted in Preaching, doctrinal issues, doctrine

Shame on Joel. He criticized Kenneth Copeland. Poor, poor Copeland!  I guess he just can’t stand it when people expose his heresy. I must agree with Piper, who called the prosperity gospel “crap”. don’t know what you feel about the prosperty gospel; the health, wealth, and prosperity gospel. But I’ll tell you what I feel ...

The New Testament Use of The Old Testament

A few days ago I posted a piece on the New Testament use of the Old Testament. Having received some comments on the post, I felt it would be well that I expand it just a little for the purpose of giving a little more light on why I hold to the position that I ...

Spiritual Depression Part Two

See part one here. Probably the most under rated help for spiritual depression is the Word of God. The Psalmist stated that the Word of God would restore the soul, give joy, and understanding (See Psalm 19:7-12). Moses stressed that the Word was given for our good (Deuteronomy 6:24) and is our life (Deuteronomy 32:46-47). ...

Keep The IRS Out of The Pulpit

04.06.2010 · Posted in Preaching, Social, church issues, political

Erik Stanley of the Alliance Defense Fund writes a brief, but compelling argument on the issue of churches losing the tax exempt status due to political involvement. Hint: He argues from the Constitution.  How sad that our government ignores it. Erik Stanley of the Alliance Defense Fund writes a brief, but compelling argument on the ...

The New Testament Use of The Old Testament

A Brief Look At The New Testament Use of The Old Testament In my time of studying the Bible I have often wondered about the New Testament use of the Old Testament. Of special concern were Matthew 2:11-15 and Galatians 3:16. Did the NT writers use some sort of Holy Ghost exegesis that led them ...