Monthly Archives: June 2021

Wednesday, June 16                                                                                              The letters to the seven churches in Rev. 2-3 have a common pattern.  Each church is identified by name and Jesus commends each one (with the exception of Laodicea), then he points out their faults … Continue reading →

Tuesday, June 15                                                             For years I haven’t fully understood Jesus’ letter to the Laodicean church.  Rev. 3:15-16. “ I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! … Continue reading →

Monday, June 14                  The world has no fear of God.  That’s tragic.  The Bible tells us that the fear of God is the beginning of knowledge (Prov. 1:7), and the beginning of wisdom (Prov. 9:10).  That implies that the fear … Continue reading →

Friday, June 11                                      Most American Christians acknowledge that New Testament teachings apply to us just as much as to the people of Jesus’ day.  Every truth proclaimed by Jesus and his disciples is equally applicable in today’s world.  … Continue reading →

Tuesday, June 8                       That old story of the stick and the carrot illustrates God’s efforts to win back his rebellious sinners.  When the stubborn mule refused to move, the farmer first tried the carrot, dangling it out in front of … Continue reading →

Monday, June 7                           Resolving a Paradox                                                                                                    My paradox of Gen. 1:11-12 and Gen. 2:5-6 in last Friday’s blog drew two responses.  My son, Allen, called me Saturday, but it was cut short because of his job. My good friend, … Continue reading →

Friday, June 4                          I’m for eliminating paradoxes.  I probably need to explain that.  A paradox is a seeming contradiction.  When a paradox is resolved, it’s no longer a paradox.  So, a paradox for me might not be a paradox … Continue reading →

Tuesday, June 2                                        You’re probably familiar with this maxim.  Realtors say there are three things to consider when buying a house—location, location, location.  That’s good advice for studying the Bible, too.  Just replace “location” with “context.”  Just as … Continue reading →

Tuesday, June 1                        Everyone wants to be happy.  For an unbeliever, happiness is when his self- desires are realized.  It might be sex.  It might be fame or power.  It might be money.  1 Tim. 6:10. “The love of money … Continue reading →