This reference and preceding verses seem to indicate that Paul was unsatisfied with Timothy’s current level of unfaithfulness (see v.7). “Fan into flame” means literally “to keep the fire alive.” The “gift” here refers to a believer’s spiritual gift… Timothy’s particular gift was leadership with special emphasis on preaching (2 Tim. 4:2) and teaching (1…
A WORD FOR “Filthy Rags,” A PRISON STUDY GROUP
A WORD FOR “Filthy Rags,” A PRISON STUDY GROUP (a room filled with mostly ex gangsters who found God in a broken and harsh environment)Hebrews 2:18 “Because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.”As with all things…Jesus’ pattern is our example.I’ve been thinking about what I’m…
Angels
Not many are aware of the significance of angels. I believe, as Christians, we should pause and consider angels to gain perspective. For example, angels demonstrate the greatness of God’s love for us in that, though many angels sinned, none were saved (2 Pet. 2:4).Angels also remind us that the unseen world is real. Just…
ANCHORED IN GOD’S WORD (Speech for my men’s group, Higher Standard)
Some of you know me–many of you do not. I have only been Christian for 10 years. Shortly after my conversion experience, God opened the door for me to go to a Theological Seminary and Graduate School where I earned my Bachelor’s, Master’s and, as of last October, after nearly 8 years, my Ph.D.IMAGERY: A…
A COMPREHENSIVE DEFINITION
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: the field of study and analysis that treats of God and God’s attributes and relations to the universe and every area of thought and life. 2. Study of divine things and religious truth. 3. Particular form, system, branch, or course of study that uses a systematic approach to understanding the function and behavior…
There are many critics
The are many critics who point out the atrocities perpetrated or even allegedly perpetrated, by Christians in the name of Christianity. They point to the witch trials of Salem, Massachusetts, and across the world. They point to the expulsion and torture of the Moors, the Inquisition, and even the WWII Holocaust (*which is a stretch,…