Where is the Will of God?
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter” (Matt…
Tag: authority
Whose Voice do we Follow?
“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief…
The Greater Danger
Differences over the interpretations of texts among those who claim allegiance to Christ is a long-standing problem that continues. We often debate the meaning of texts and sometimes the differences…
What is an Inference?
In my experience, I have seen a number of times in discussions where the idea of using an inference is taken to task, particularly in discussions about authority. I have…
On Breaking Rules
Why does it seem that we get such a kick out of being rule-breakers? Christians, especially, ought to know better, and I’m convinced we do. Yet we break the rules…
Themes of the Law
The Decalogue (Ten Commandments) is probably the the most well-known part of the Law of Moses (Exod 20; Deut 5). The framework for the rest of the Law is found…
It’s Just Too Simple
Years ago I spent over 8 hours one day studying with a youth minister from an evangelical church. While there was much to agree on, there were many issues over…
Silence and “Negative Inference”
In communication, silence is tricky. It might communicate either approval or disapproval. It may mean nothing at all. It all depends on the context and further information that surrounds it.…
The Call of Wisdom
“Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?” (Prov 8:1) Wisdom is a major theme of Scripture, pervasive throughout. By wisdom God founded the earth (Prov 3:9); He…
Toward a Better Understanding
Over the years, I have tried to work hard at communicating truth in ways that are pretty simplified. The goal is not to be condescending (that means talking down to…