by Darren Hammermeister | Aug 30, 2017 | Christ, Easy-believism, Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, Messiah, Obedience, Repentance, Salvation
We saw from the previous post on this passage that John the Baptist was not like so many modern-day preachers who use smooth sounding words to ingratiate the audience. John told the people of Israel what they needed to know. Verses 10-14 show us how the people...
by Darren Hammermeister | Aug 16, 2017 | Fool, Obedience, Proverbs, Salvation, Scorner, Simple, Wisdom, Wise
You will recall from previous posts that Proverbs 1:1-9:18 contain the prologue of the book, and the first 7 verses contain introductory material. Beginning in 1:8 and extending to 9:18 are 12 separate poems. In the last post we considered the first poem (vv. 8-19)....
by Darren Hammermeister | Aug 15, 2017 | Christ, Gospel of Luke, Insincerity, Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, Judgment, Kingdom of God/Christ, Repentance, Sin
Before you read this post, prepare yourself by reading Luke 3:1-20 in your Bible. In this passage, Luke records information regarding John the Baptist’s ministry. Though this passage is one literary unit, because of its length, we will consider its contents in two...
by Darren Hammermeister | Aug 11, 2017 | Christ, Faith, Gospel of Luke, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ - Divinity, Obedience
Please read Luke 2:39-52. Two of the key doctrines of Christianity revolve around the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is, first of all, 100% God. He always existed and never came into being (John 1:1; Colossians 1:17), and He shares the same glory and power as...
by Darren Hammermeister | Aug 8, 2017 | Obedience, Proverbs, Sin, Wisdom
In this post we are going to consider Proverbs 1:8-19. Please take the time to find the passage in your Bible and read it before this post. (Comments below follow the New King James Version.) As mentioned before, Proverbs 1:1-9:18 contain the prologue of the book. The...
