Questions concerning Biblical Interpretation

1. Why is Biblical theology a foundation for philosophy? Philosophy is basically the study of or the love of wisdom. The Bible clearly teaches us in Proverbs 9:10 that the ‘fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.’ Therefore, the worship of the true Biblical God comes before one can gain true wisdom. Philosophy…

Five Difficult Steps for Overcoming Sin

The struggle with sin continues. This struggle will continue and will get even more difficult the close we get to the return of Christ. No matter how bad the battle gets we must not give up the fight. I came across an article by Dr. Chuck Betters. Read it carefully and you will find some…

Understanding Basic Bible Study

The scriptures tell us in Second Timothy to “Study to show ourselves approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Once an individual makes that first step to accept Christ as his Lord and Savior he begins a journey of spiritual growth that is orchestrated by…

Christmas Eve 1921

“It was Christmas Eve 1921. I was fifteen years old and feeling like the world had caved in on me because there just hadn’t been enough money to buy me the rifle that I’d wanted for Christmas. We did the chores early that night for some reason. I just figured Pa wanted a little extra…

Happiest States to Live In

I saw an article the other day that really caught my attention. It was a survey done throughtout America that revealed where the most happiest people live. I found that it is very interesting how the southern states seemed to find themselves near the top of the list mixed in with states that have a…

A prayer of an unknown Confederate Soldier

I asked God for strenght that I might achieve I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey I was asked for health that I might do greater things I was given infirmity that I might do better things I asked for riches that I might be happy I was given poverty that…

A review of “Servanthood: Jesus’ Countercultural Call to Christian Leaders” by John C. Hutchison

Evaluation of a Theological Journal Article GEDU5311 Chris Noland pastorchris@westendconnect.com Evaluation of: Servanthood: Jesus’ Countercultural Call To Christian Leaders by John C. Hutchison. Bibliotheca Sacra 166 (January-March 2009):53-69 Titles The title of this article: “Servanthood: Jesus’ Countercultural Call to Christian Leaders” really caught my attention. So many times we fail to realize that a true…

Back to School

The Bible teaches us to “Study to show thyself approved unto God.” One of the things that I enjoy is spending time in the study of God’s Word. The Lord has blessed me with a good Biblical education from Piedmont Baptist College. I have also been blessed with several years of experience in ministry. I…

Burn Bibles?

As I was browsing the news I came across an article that in my opinion is simply appalling. Here is the article: A North Carolina pastor plans to host a Halloween event at his church to burn heretical books. At the top of the list — the Bible. Pastor Marc Grizzard claims the King James…