Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. When reading this verse in isolation, it appears … More
Author: theidolbabbler
The Genesis of Division
I’ll never forget, soon after I was justified in March of 2001, my then pastor’s wife told me: “Now that … More
Teleology and the Gospel
Throughout this past summer, a common concern kept coming up while some brethren and I were handing out tracks and … More
Tetelestai!
Hebrews 10:19-31 “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the … More
Black Friday
The day after Thanksgiving is called “Black Friday.” It is called that because “black” is accounting slang for having a … More
Warning!!
Ezekiel 33:1-9 “The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, speak to your people and say to … More
Remove the Sandals
Exodus 3:4-6 “When the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, … More
Partnership in the Gospel
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, … More
Overcome
1 John 4:1-6 “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, … More
WDJD?
Several years ago a friend gave me the book “In His Steps” by Charles Sheldon. It’s a novel written in … More
Victory! (We must never forget)
I will never forget the relief I felt the moment I beat Scott Barker in a challenge match, for the … More
Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for … More
The Comfort of Sound Theology
“Sound theology has a way of doing that!” It sure does, Linus. Sound theology takes a load off of the … More
The Burdening of the Brethren
Romans 14:1-13 “Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. For one believes … More
Once Justified, Always Justified
Personally, I don’t like the phrase “once saved, always saved”. If what Paul describes regarding predestination is true, then Christians … More
The Gravity of Genesis 15
Genesis 15:17 “When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming … More
The Litmus Test: A Response to “Strange Fire”
John MacArthur is currently holding the “Strange Fire” Conference this week. It’s a conference which analyzes and critiques the Charismatic … More
Be Gentle
This past weekend I went through what is called a Mohs surgery. It’s a procedure where the doctor shaves off … More
Joy?
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 “There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in … More
A Lesson from the Bereans
Acts 17:10-11 “The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went … More
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