This is the introduction to a series on prayer. Lord willing, I’ll be teaching about 10 weeks of Sunday school at Berean Baptist Church beginning March 20. I have decided to take on the topic of prayer. Clearly, there are thousands of facets of prayer that ... Continue Reading
attributes of God
Does God Love the Non-elect?
Many months ago I began this post. It started as just a title. I was studying the attributes of God last year for Sunday school and the Love of God was the final topic. One of the questions I pondered was this: Does God love the non-elect, and, if so, how? ... Continue Reading
1 Peter 3:15
1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. I think this verse can best be broken down into three parts. The first part, ... Continue Reading
Luke 23:34 – Forgiveness
Luke 23:34 And Jesus said, “Father forgive them; for they know not what they do.” And they parted his raiment and cast lots. What is forgiveness? When Jesus utters this phrase, what is he saying? In other words, what exactly is Jesus asking his Father to ... Continue Reading
Leviticus 19:2 – Be Holy
Leviticus 19:2 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel and say unto them, “Ye shall be Holy: for I the Lord your God am Holy. Leviticus is not an easy book for many to read. It seems to confuse a lot of people. I recommend taking it slowly ... Continue Reading