by Brian | Jan 17, 2012 | Monday Study Notes
Here’s the outline from last night’s study in 1 John. How to Know You Know God: We believe the message John preaches about Jesus (1:3 see 5:13) We walk in the light (1:6-7) We admit our sin (1:8-10) We keep His commandments (2:3) We don’t live a life...
by Brian | Jan 16, 2012 | Spiritual Life
From the Blue Letter Bible Blog: What are we to do with the word of God? Receive the Word with meekness, and thus be saved from all wickedness (James 1:21). Let it dwell in us richly, that we may teach others (Colossians 3:16). Keep it, and thus have His love...
by Brian | Jan 14, 2012 | Hymns, Meditations
Lord of all being, throned afar, Thy glory flames from sun and star; Center and soul of every sphere, Yet to each loving heart how near! Sun of our life, Thy quickening ray, Sheds on our path the glow of day; Star of our hope, Thy softened light Cheers the long...
by Brian | Jan 13, 2012 | Book Recommendations
While you’re diligently reading the scriptures this year, if you’re looking for a book that helps you think about what the written word of God actually is, look no further. My wife bought The Doctrine of the Word of God by John Frame for me last Christmas,...
by Brian | Jan 12, 2012 | Biblical History, Culture
I just finished a unique little book. It is 90 pages of excerpts from ancient Latin, Greek and Jewish writings surveying how people felt about crucifixion around the time Jesus was alive. The author’s name is Martin Hengel, and it’s titled Crucifixion (in the Ancient...
