Author: theidolbabbler

Giving

If you have been following my blogs, you know that the primary theme is to encourage the brethren. This blog … More

Kinds

The evolutionist will always argue that a “kind” can become another “kind”. According to scripture, however, such does not happen. … More

Evangelizing the Dead

John 3:1-12 “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came … More

Advent Evangelism

It’s amazing the contrast in these two descriptions: Luke 2:12b (HCSB) “…You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth … More

Jesus’ Transcript

I used to attend a church where whenever the pastor announced, “report card time!” we knew that it was the … More

Handle With Care

Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. When reading this verse in isolation, it appears … More

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

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

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