Personally, I don’t like the phrase “once saved, always saved”. If what Paul describes regarding predestination is true, then Christians … More
Author: theidolbabbler
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
Rest Assured… Part 2: The Assured Rest (Due to Our Hope)
Hebrews 10:19 – 11:1 The Full Assurance of Faith “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places … More
Rest Assured
Romans 8:35-39 “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or … More
A Framework for the Christian Life
I am always looking for more simple ways ways to teach Biblical concepts to my 3 kids. Lately, I have … More
Who Me?
Titus 1:5-9 (ESV) Qualifications for Elders “This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what … More
Under Construction
I am a first generation follower of Christ. Basically, what that means is that I am the first of my … More
Commandment 5
Isn’t it just so easy to quote Exodus 20:12 when our kids leave their dishes in the sink, their laundry on … More
Just Bloom, Where You Are Planted
A few years ago I was asked to speak at the church I used to attend. I was asked to … More
What Romans 1 Can Teach Us Men About Spiritual Leadership in Our Home
Romans 1:18-20 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by … More
What’s with the pic?
Matthew 24:36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, … More
Yet, Another Reason to Pray
Mark 12:28-34 “And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he … More
Why “theidolbabbler”?
In the 17th chapter of the Book of Acts, the Apostle Paul is called an “idle babbler” by the listening … More
The Grounding for Everything
“It is finished” – Jesus Christ (John 19:30) Godspeed, to the brethren!
