I am currently studying the book of Genesis and teaching through this book on Sunday mornings at Church. I must say, as excited as I am at this opportunity, so am I equally overwhelmed at the incredible responsibility, and intricacies of the book. The greatest solace in my conflict comes in the fact that weContinue reading “Thoughts on Genesis 1”
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Covenant-Keeping Marriages
Last Sunday I referred to the need for married couples to focus on the necessity of covenant-keeping should they keep their marriage healthy. It is that covenant that is the foundational element for keeping their marriage strong, healthy, and vibrant. We don’t often tend to talk about covenant anymore, because the concept has been supplantedContinue reading “Covenant-Keeping Marriages”
Submit To One Another – Really ?!?
B.F. Westcott, commented on Ephesians 5:21, “In mutual subjection all realize the joy of fellowship. Such harmonious subjection of one to another is the social expression of the personal feeling of thankfulness.” Having just taught on the consequence of thankfulness being one of the results of “careful living,” this quote grabbed my attention. Doesn’t itContinue reading “Submit To One Another – Really ?!?”
Cautions About Division
Earlier I wrote about the importance of unity in the church. There were several areas that were considered to be of great importance. Today I want to focus on a few areas that could create and/or allow division to impact a church. One matter that can divide a church is heresy, that which is againstContinue reading “Cautions About Division”
Maintain Unity – Furhter Thoughts on "one" from Ephesians 4
In Ephesians 4 Paul uses the word “one” seven times following an important statement about maintaining unity. I can’t express how significant the theme of unity is for the church. This week I am going to be writing some further thoughts on this passage in anticipation of the Word bringing transformation to each of ourContinue reading “Maintain Unity – Furhter Thoughts on "one" from Ephesians 4”
Christian Character – Ephesians 4
The text for Sunday morning is Ephesians 4:1-6. What an incredibly rich passage! I thought it of extreme importance to highlight the character qualities that Paul was inspired to communicate in this passage. These qualities are essential for every believer’s possession and practice if the church is going to truly and effectively glorify God. MacArthurContinue reading “Christian Character – Ephesians 4”
Reconciled – Ephesians 2:16 – How I love Greek!
While preparing for the message on Ephesians 2:11-22 I came across an important word in the original Greek. I hope that the brief analysis and some highlights of this word’s occurrence in other passages enriches your faith and love for our God. Paul is addressing the Gentiles in Ephesus and encourages them to remember theirContinue reading “Reconciled – Ephesians 2:16 – How I love Greek!”
The Church and Jesus
I remember sitting in Dr. Brian Richardson’s class, while attending Bryan College, and being asked a question about the persecution of Jesus. It was similar to this, “Is Jesus still being persecuted today?” My initial response was “No, how can Jesus be persecuted today while He is seated beside God the Father in Heaven.” IContinue reading “The Church and Jesus”
Like People, Like Priest
The last 4 weeks I have been teaching through the prophecy of Hosea. It has been incredibly rich, much more than I ever imagined. In chapter 4 there is a verse that struck me as most profound during my studies. In verse 9 we read this short statement, “And it shall be like people, likeContinue reading “Like People, Like Priest”
Breath, Bread, and Being
I have been thinking about several things over the course of the last week. Reading Jesus Among Other Gods, by Ravi Zacharias, prompted these thoughts with the weekend’s events at the Tomato Show in Fredericktown, Ohio bringing it to the forefront of my attention. At the Tomato Show, Mark Raley and I pushed Lou Jarratt,Continue reading “Breath, Bread, and Being”
Moments With Matt 