Hell: The Biggest Lie of Satan is that He and His Prison do not Exist

Hell is not real to moderns. It would imply the undeniable, authoritative judgment of a just God above, which is inconceivable to the modern who aims to be a critic of all things. Like capital punishment for government, hell is the ultimate divine exercise of authority over sin. The mere existence of hell is not … Continue reading Hell: The Biggest Lie of Satan is that He and His Prison do not Exist

SEEKING COMMON GROUND ON THE MARK 16:9-20 DISCUSSION

Against my better judgment; yet remaining spiritually unresolved in my soul concerning the question of the validity of the LE [longer ending] of Mark [16:9-20], I enter the back-and-forth current discussion/debate between Rev. Jack Cascione and Dr. James Voelz. At the start, let me be fair in saying that I am a big fan of … Continue reading SEEKING COMMON GROUND ON THE MARK 16:9-20 DISCUSSION

“Kobe Bryant, the Sinner, Gets What He Deserves”

You probably have not seen this headline in recent days. You likely have heard only positive things, even that he went to church. But leaving aside his personal convictions, the public reaction is most interesting. When one’s god dies, his entire world is shaken to the core and it is practically mandatory that everyone else … Continue reading “Kobe Bryant, the Sinner, Gets What He Deserves”

9 Reasons You Should Have A Baby This Year If You’re Young And Married

Article: 9 Reasons You Should Have A Baby This Year If You’re Young And Married While this kind of winsome approach seems to be positive towards children and vaguely Christian, it is not biblical. God does not reward having children always, and great heartache, suffering, and problems are likely to result from trusting God’s will … Continue reading 9 Reasons You Should Have A Baby This Year If You’re Young And Married

Francis Chan, Christian Unity and the Real Presence of Christ

The power and source of doctrine is the Scriptures. History can be illuminating, and should be considered respectfully, but tradition can only show something is not completely new. God does not change, and neither does His truth. Lutherans have always used history in a supportive way, without bending God’s Word to the to the words … Continue reading Francis Chan, Christian Unity and the Real Presence of Christ

Anti-abortion activists want embryos to have ‘rights,’ limiting IVF

Happiness, man’s desires, and the end results do not determine the value of life or the start of human conception. This kind of thinking puts sinners in the place of God. But we are made in God’s image; we don’t have permission to remake life or marriage. While all life is good and divinely created, … Continue reading Anti-abortion activists want embryos to have ‘rights,’ limiting IVF