Can’t and Won’t: God knows the Difference I believe Scripture teaches that every person has a responsibility before God to be faithful with his life, abilities, opportunities, and responsibilities that God has given him. People do not like responsibility because it implies that we have things we are required to take care of. Not every…
What does a modern Pharisee look like? The term Pharisee is used frequently among Christians today, usually as an accusation against someone who holds firmly to biblical doctrine or maintains strict standards. A Christian who insists upon adherence to Scripture may be called self-righteous, legalistic, cold, unloving, or judgmental. That usage does not accurately reflect…
One of the most difficult problems people have when confronted with Bible-based Christianity is how to deal with dogmatic truth. The reason this is such a stumbling block is because it cuts across two dominant habits of the natural mind. On the one hand is the mindset that appeals to “science,” not in the sense…