In Psalm 51:2-4, David prayed, "Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against You and You only I have sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You are justified ... Continue Reading
The Liberal Drift of the SBC (Part 2): Sex Abuse Politics
In 2 Timothy 3:5-7, the Apostle Paul warned Timothy to watch out for those "holding to a form of godliness, but having denied its power." Keep away from them, Paul said. "For among them are those who enter into households and take captive weak women weighed ... Continue Reading
Banned From Twitter Finally
Well, it has finally happened—I’ve been banned from Twitter permanently. All previous bans were temporary bans. This time, I was told, is abiding. As of yesterday morning, June 29, my long-time account has been nuked, my phone number and e-mail address have ... Continue Reading
The Liberal Drift of the Southern Baptist Convention (Part 1)
In 2 Timothy 4:1-2, the Apostle Paul wrote to his protege Timothy, "I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word. Be ready in season and out of ... Continue Reading
Should You Tell Unbelievers “God Loves You”?
Some pastor stirred up controversy on social media when he said the following: "You should not tell an unbeliever, 'God loves you.' The apostles never shared the gospel this way. The Bible says God's wrath is upon unbelievers (John 3:36, Romans 1:18). Help ... Continue Reading
Boys Made Girls (and the Christians Who Go Along With It)
We are told in 2 Timothy 3:1-5, "Know this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self... lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Keep away from such men as ... Continue Reading
Predestined for Adoption
The following is my manuscript for the sermon I preached yesterday, March 13, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Lindale, TX. My text was Ephesians 1:3-6 out of the Legacy Standard Bible. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has ... Continue Reading