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Why We Enjoy Writing
“Writing is almost like creating something from nothing: from the mind into reality. Therefore, writing brings the writer joy because in his DNA is the ink stain of the One who created him.” – A. Baker
(See Genesis 1:26 and John 1:1-4)
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Wyoming)
Cheyenne, Wyoming (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Constitution Preamble (1890)
We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties establish this Constitution.
To read the introduction to and purpose of this series, CLICK HERE.
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Deadly Lips
This week at Proverbial Thought we have been doing a quick walk through Chapter five.
The following entry is one from our first time through, and it’s still relevant.
Proverbs 5:3-5
“For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: but her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.”
Still Relevant
Many question the ability of a 3000 year old text to address the issues of modern life. They wonder how something written so long ago can have any relevance today. Yet, the wisdom of Proverbs came from the same Source that could see all of time in a glance.
The advice Solomon shared with his sons in these verses (and the next three) is as true today as it was back then. The siren song of a temptress can still woo a foolish, gullible man into the depths of hell.
Don’t Be Fooled
Unlike the modern intellectual who insists “perception is reality,” Solomon warns…
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Wisconsin)
Madison, Wisconsin (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Constitution Preamble (1848)
We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom…do establish this constitution.
To read the introduction to and purpose of this series, CLICK HERE.
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (West Virginia)
Charleston, West Virginia (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Constitution Preamble (1872)
Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith and constant reliance upon God.
Let’s look at that again:
“…we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith and constant reliance upon God.”
Sounds a lot like another embattled phrase, doesn’t it?
“In God We Trust”
To read the introduction to this series, CLICK HERE.
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It’s the Bible, Not a Telephone Game
Dear friends,
This afternoon I was skimming through posts on Facebook and came across a discussion on the reliability of the Bible. A lady named Shannon questioned the claim that the Bible we have today is the same scripture from thousands of years ago.
Shannon asked, “Ever play the game telephone? Try doing that over a course of a couple of centuries and a few languages.”
Well, I felt I should engage Shannon, so I offered her some resources I thought might be helpful. I want to share them with you guys, too.
First, please try to find a copy of the book God’s Word In Our Hands: The Bible Preserved for Us. I have a copy in my library and let me tell you, it is an invaluable resource.
Click on the picture of the book for a link to Amazon.
Secondly, if you can take the time, watch this lecture by Dr. Sean McDowell (son of Josh McDowell) on the reliability of the Bible.
Yes, we may disagree on what some of it means, but it would be intellectually silly to write off the Bible as nothing more than the result of 2000-year’s worth of playing “telephone.”
Essentially, I am fully convinced that what we have today is the preserved Word of God, regardless of how long it’s been since the originals were penned. The textual evidence is overwhelming that what we have in our hands is reliable.
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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Washington)
Olympia, Washington (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Constitution Preamble (1889)
We, the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution.
By the way, the “Supreme Ruler of the Universe” doesn’t sit in the Oval Office or the Supreme Court.
Filed under America, Apologetics, Culture Wars, God, politics, The Magnificent Fifty
The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Virginia)
Richmond, Virginia (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)
Virginia Bill of Rights, Article XVI (1776)
Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator, can be directed by reason and conviction…that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
What kind of forbearance, love, and charity?
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Arguments for Eternal Security
My Outline
Because I just commented on a post by a fellow blogger who believes one can lose his salvation, I am re-posting this sermon outline.
The following is an outline I used a couple of years ago. It starts off with some arguments against the “once-saved-always-saved” position. The next part lists six basic arguments in favor of the eternal security of the believer.
Of course, this is only an outline, not the sermon. However, you can click below for a link to the audio.
“Eternal Security”
Arguments Against “Once Saved, Always Saved”
- Observational – How people live that believe it.
- Free Will – We are created with a will; we’re not slaves.
- Scriptural (Hebrews 6; 1 John 3:9; 5:18)
Arguments FOR “Eternal Security”
- Creational Argument: We are New Creations (2 Cor. 5:17)
- It took a supernatural act to change us
- We can’t act supernaturally to change us back
- New Birth Argument: We are Born Again (John 3:7,16)
- By the Spirit – Jn 3:6
- By the Word of God – 1 Peter 1:23
- We are not God, so we must remain “born again”
- Children of God Argument
- Born that way – 1 John 5:1; 1 Peter 1:23
- Adopted – Rom. 8:15; Gal. 4:5; Eph. 1:5
- Abba – Gal. 4:1-7
- The Possession Argument – We belong to Christ
- Purchased – 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 7:23 (Bought with a Price)
- Given by the Father – Jn. 6:37-40; 10:28-30
- Will never be separated – Rom. 8:35-39
- Romans 14:8 – For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.
- He can keep what is His – 2 Tim. 1:12 “…for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” See also: 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve [me] unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- The Marriage Argument
- Ephesians 5:25-28, 31-32 – Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church…This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
- He is faithful, even when we are not.
- 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “…if we believe not, yet he abideth faithful…”
- He is God, not man! – Hosea 11:7-9
- It’s a Gift
- 2:8-9 Gift of God, by grace
- Romans 11:29 KJV – For the gifts and calling of God [are] without repentance (irrevocable)
Click on the link below to listen to the audio. As you might be able to tell by the opening remarks, I believe it was a sermon we needed, but the devil was opposing. Nevertheless, hearts were encouraged.
https://riversidesermons.sermon.net/main/main/20657994
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The Recovering Legalist 