by Christian | Dec 16, 2021 | Bible Versions
A Case for the Longer Ending of the Lord’s Prayer By Brett Mahlen and Christian McShaffrey For millennia, Christians have been praying as Jesus taught them to pray: “Our Father, which art in heaven….” This prayer is so significant that the...
by Christian | Oct 29, 2021 | Bible Versions
I recently received a catalogue from a book distributor that included a discount section titled “slightly imperfect” and, yes, there were several Bibles listed. Obviously, the phrase “slightly imperfect” was intended as a reference to cosmetic defects, but it got me...
by Christian | Aug 16, 2021 | Ask the Pastor, Worship
This question can be embarrassing, can’t it? Why do you worship on Sunday? Doesn’t the Bible say that the seventh day is the time God consecrated for his people? Where does the Bible say that Christians should sanctify the first day of the week, rather...
by Christian | May 26, 2021 | Ecclesiology
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31) The word “all” in that Bible verse does mean all, and that includes the manner in which Christians leave local churches. This article is intended to help those...
by Christian | May 17, 2021 | Devotional, Theology
As we begin this devotional series on the Apostles’ Creed, it might be helpful first to meditate upon the usefulness of creeds in general. They summarize God’s truth, unite God’s people, and expose God’s enemies. The Holy Bible is an enormous volume. It contains 66...