Today’s Word
The Believer’s First Amendment
Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need Hebrews 4:16 Confidence – Believers have rights. But let’s be clear about them. Not a single one is granted by the government. All the rights of a believer…
Star Trek Insanity
Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need Hebrews 4:16 Draw Near – No man in his right mind would ever believe this verse! It is a statement of religious impossibility, a spiritual death wish. And…
Passport Control
Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need Hebrews 4:16 Therefore – The author of Hebrews knows just what we need. We need mercy and help in difficult times. Not a single one of us would…
Grammatical Failures
and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible 1 Peter 1:8 Inexpressible – “I just don’t have the words to tell you.” But we try, don’t we? In fact, if you believe the lyrics of…
Life in the Clouds
and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible 1 Peter 1:8 Greatly Rejoice – “Life is difficult,” says M. Scott Peck. “It’s not about you,” says Rick Warren. And then there’s the quip about not…
Manipulative Techniques
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than one who twists his lips, for he is a fool. Proverbs 19:1 (translated by Bruce Waltke) Twists – It’s unlikely that your English Bible translates this verse the way that Professor Waltke does. But his translation gives you the proper metaphor, one that reveals…
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