Principle 4: The Good Shepherd brings security to the sheep (Jn. 10:28-29). We have come to our final axiom for the shepherd: “…neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand” (Jn. 10:28). Out of all the intricate elements of human anatomy, there is no part better structured for security than the hand. Although it […]
It’s a popular topic, but what does it really mean? Our starting point in the consideration of the baptism in the Spirit must be the references and terminology of Scripture. For instance, the subject of filling with the Spirit is quite distinct and ought to be dealt with separately; it is not the subject of […]
He is, after all, the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament, the tabernacle and the priests who served in it were sanctified to the Lord. Given the detail of the instructions regarding its structure and their service, one might be excused for imagining that these details somehow led to the sanctification of the tabernacle, or […]
What on earth does it mean? We occasionally hear the criticism that a person is “so heavenly minded that he is no earthly good.” I’d like to meet that person. A surplus of heavenly-minded people does not appear to be this world’s main problem. I suppose there is the rare instance where such an objection—understood […]
It’s a popular topic, but what does it really mean? Our starting point in the consideration of the baptism in the Spirit must be the references and terminology of Scripture. For instance, the subject of filling with the Spirit is quite distinct and ought to be dealt with separately; it is not the subject of […]
What can sickness teach us? Babies cry because they cannot say what is wrong or where it hurts. Crying is thus a visible and audible symptom of an underlying problem. Hunger or wetness can be dealt with easily, but, if crying continues, parents become medical detectives, looking for other general symptoms that may indicate an […]
Direction and light for the greatest journey Christian tours are quite common in our day, and perhaps the countries most visited are Middle Eastern countries. As you listen to stories from those who were part of these tours, you find that one person is referred to often: the tour guide. The tour guide is the […]
God’s mark of ownership, commitment and purpose on the child of God. God has revealed truth progressively through His Word and sequentially through time. God does not give a complete doctrinal statement about Himself in Genesis, but, in successive ages and to a variety of believers, He has made Himself known. In this regard, little […]
Daniel and friends weren’t marginally different; they were 10x better! Another pro-family U.S. congressman has gone down in disgrace, ambushed by his own lust. This is the refuse on which the bottom-feeding pundits thrive. Meanwhile “conservative” talk show hosts try to put the best spin on it, saying the only reason the incident made the […]