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Author: theidolbabbler
God’s Ethic… Bearing Burdens
Matthew 23:1-4 (ESV) Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on … More
Quenching the Polemical Discord
1 Corinthians 4:3-13 (HCSB) It is of little importance to me that I should be evaluated by you or by … More
Wasting Time
“The ‘Labor Theory of Value,’ (LTV) which is the amount of work that you put into something dictates the value … More
“He Existed Before Me”
John 1:29-30 (HCSB) The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Here is the Lamb of God, … More
The Panda and God’s Provision
While driving around today, something struck me when I saw some bamboo growing in someone’s yard. I had never thought … More
Made Whole… By the One, Three Person God
There are many examples in the Bible which show that even though there is only one God, He is at … More
The Ostrich
So, I was reading through the book of Job, and I when came across this verse, something jumped out at … More
God’s Family
When I was a kid, my parents divorced. It brought much pain. The most painful aspect of that experience was … More
Worship and The Prediction of Jesus
Christians debate all the time about how God ought to be worshipped. In some church circles, there are well thought … More
Fear and Trembling
Philippians 2:5-13 (HCSB) Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus, who, existing in the form of God, did not … More
“You Anoint My Head With Oil…” (Something I Never Knew About Psalm 23)
Psalms 23 (HCSB) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. He lets me lie down in green … More
A Glorious Progression…
A Glorious Progression… Leviticus 16:2 (HCSB) The Lord said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron that he may not come … More
What is Sin?
Proverbs 14:34b (ESV) …sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 24:9a (ESV) The devising of folly is sin… Romans … More
Acts 13:14-43… A Summary of Biblical History and the Gospel
A summary of Biblical history and the Gospel, given by Paul… Acts 13:14-43 (HCSB) From Perga they went on to … More
A Simple Progression for Evangelizing
1) Romans 1:18-22… tells us that everyone knows that God exists and that we are all without excuse with regards … More
The Silence of the Lamb
Matthew 27:14 (HCSB) But He didn’t answer him on even one charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed. When … More
Social Justice and the Fear of God
“Social Justice” is about changing the plight of a group of people who are being treated unfairly by the powers … More
What is the “Royal Law”? The Law of The Christ
James 2:8 (HCSB) Indeed, if you keep the royal law prescribed in the Scripture, Love your neighbor as yourself, you … More
Praying for Our Daily Bread… Abandoning Tomorrow’s Worries
“How great the value which this truth teaches us to attach to each single day! We are so easily led … More