The Importance of the Gospel in the New Teastament

Paul wrote to the Galatians how astonished he was that they so quickly departed from the gospel that they were taught.  Paul wrote to the Corinthian church that he wanted them to only know Christ and him crucified.  Paul praised the church at Philippi for being partners with him in the gospel.  And in what [...]

Mission Statements

This is not a paid endorsement for Wal-Mart, just an example of brand recognition.  For years Wal-Mart has associated themselves with the phrase “Always low prices.  Always.”  It is common practice these days for every corporation and business entity to have a mission statement.  Where I work is no different.  I teach at a private [...]

Catholics, Protestants, and 400 denominations

When you meet a person on the street and say that you are a Christian, what you mean by that and what a stranger thinks may be galaxies apart from each other.  Bill Maher has commented on how ridiculous it is to believe that a cracker turns into the body of a guy that’s been [...]

Salt of the Earth

Matthew 5:13 is probably a familiar passage for most of us.  Jesus tells his listeners during the sermon on the mount that they are the “salt of the earth.”  You have likely heard many sermons on what it takes to be salt, how to be the salt, and how a little salt can make a big [...]

Jesus is God

I’m on vacation this week, and haven’t written much.  I’m linking to an excellent post entitled Jesus is God Incarnate.  The name of the blog is Fundamental Christianity. Maybe you are, maybe you’re not fundamentalist, but the centrality of Jesus Christ in scripture and his deity are not up for disscusion if you’re a Christian believer.  [...]