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Advocate, Teacher, Mentor, Stormer of Brains, Slayer of Sadness

Self Worship, Not a New Idea

Posted on June 21, 2017July 14, 2017 by James

“He Is a Self-Made Man.” “Yes, And He Worships His Creator.” Said historically of Horace Greeley, attributed to William Allen Butler and Benjamin Disraeli, this quote, no matter how it came about or whose voice from which it originated, it is surely a truth of men in our contemporary times. Conversing of our culture the main…

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What is the Purpose of Man? Thomas Watson

Posted on May 22, 2017October 15, 2022 by James

“If you find this content useful, please comment and let us know. We love to hear what you are thinking and what you’re passionate about. Share and Like as you can and find me over on Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok by my name.” The first question of the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks “What is the…

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By Any Other Name, It’s Still Unbelief…

Posted on March 31, 2017September 17, 2022 by James

There is never a short supply of opinions. If the US Treasury could tax them, the country would be trillions in the black. These pesky little opinions are ever so frisky and they have a tendency to move about and change rapidly causing frustration, confusion, and sometimes anger. Theological discussions are not immune to such…

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“Perseverance of the Saints”

Posted on March 6, 2017July 14, 2017 by James

“Once Saved Always Saved” echoes in the halls of many churches, and while the statement has ‘some’ truth, the language and meaning behind words dictate a false sense of security surrounding so many ‘actions’ or ‘beliefs’ regarding salvation. Scripture does teach a guarantee of hope and a sealing by God the Holy Spirit, but the…

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2CV – Violating the Second Commandment

Posted on March 1, 2017June 5, 2024 by James

Exodus 20:4-6 [4] “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. [5] You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the LORD your God…

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Pilgrim’s Progress Beautiful Edition

Posted on February 23, 2017February 24, 2017 by James

I’m a book junkie, I admit it. And I have several titles that I will buy if I see them used or cheap no matter the condition or date. But I am NOT a ‘new’ book lover. If there is an old used hardback of a text that I need I will take it three…

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Cremation vs. Burial | Which is Biblical?

Posted on February 19, 2017June 8, 2018 by James

Many believers have struggled with the decision to bury a body vs. cremation and burial of remains. Without getting into a whole schpeel of historical paganism or Old Testament practices, let’s consider a few practical implications and a few theological consequences of the arguments. There are some that believe burial to be more Christian because Scripture…

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Jesus Mostly Divides as He Brings Peace

Posted on February 14, 2017March 3, 2017 by James

Unity, unity, unity…..  These words are spilled out of the hearts of many well-purposed individuals who desperately desire to see people “get along” and “love” each other as Christ loves. What does it mean to love each other as Christ loves? The world has been fed a lie and many who are in the proximity…

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Easy Believism and What It Means

Posted on February 13, 2017February 14, 2017 by James

While there are many who claim to understand this phrase, it only applies to the efforts of many evangelistic appeals that accompany a large majority of “evangelical” ministry. Easy believism as a term has been captured by some to mean simply believing the gospel of Jesus Christ as recorded in Scripture. For our conversation here, that…

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The Need for Precision | Crisis of Faith Excerpt

Posted on February 7, 2017February 10, 2017 by James

Precision is an important virtue in many areas of life. For the marksman, precision is the only thing on his mind. For the surgeon, it could be the difference between life and death. For the orator or teacher, it could be the difference in understanding and confusion, and that, related to eternal life, could contrast…

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