Misdirection

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed,  2 Timothy 2:15a  NASB Approved to God– If you’re as old as I am, then you learned this verse in the King James version, i.e., “Study to shew thyself approved unto God . . “  Unfortunately, that translation led to…

The Real McCoy

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. Romans 14:18 Approved – Who is acceptable to God and approved by men?  To answer this question, we need to look at the Greek word dokimos.  It means, “to be certified as completely real.”  It is not about tolerance. …