“I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.” – 1 Timothy 2:12 When Paul tells Timothy, concerning the churches, that he does “not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man,” I take it to mean that he […]
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What is in the Son’s Hands? John 3:31-36
31 He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all. 32 He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony. 33 Whoever receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true. 34 For he whom God […]
Winning by Singing
There is not much I despise more than profane music that blasphemes my Lord. On the other hand, there is not much I enjoy more than good music that honors my Lord. Music has a way of seeping into the walls of our hearts, emotions, and consciences that dry words do not. Music is a […]
We Have Found the Messiah, John 1:35-42
Introduction Upon an initial reading of this passage, it may seem to be just a mundane text that narrates us from one point to the next without any real significance to us beyond just explaining the first disciples of Jesus. However, that is just not so. There is great significance in this text […]
The Word Became Flesh: John 1:14, 18
The Word Became Like Us “The Word became flesh…” Here of course is not a reference to the sinful nature of man that we sometimes call “the flesh.” It is a reference to the physical body of flesh. This is one of the most astounding acts of God in the Bible. The Word […]