In Deut. 18:18, Moses told God’s people Israel that their Lord was going to raise up a Prophet like Moses in some future time, and anyone who wouldn’t listen to that prophet was to be cut off from God’s people. This is such an important prophecy! Think of who Moses was and what his function was. God revealed Himself to him from a burning bush and commissioned him to go to Egypt and deliver God’s people from slavery there and bring them to Mt. Sinai, where they would worship Adonai and become His people. Then God would use Moses to lead the people into the Promised Land, which represents all God had promised and prepared for His people. Continue reading “A Prophet Like Moses”
Parallels: Language and Christian Discipleship
For years, I’ve been both a student of languages (English, Spanish, Greek, Hebrew, Russian) and a teacher of English and Spanish. I’ve also been both a learner and a teacher of Christian truth. I’ve been both a disciple myself and a person responsible to disciple others. Recently, it occurred to me how much these two parallel each other. I thought I’d write some thoughts about it.
Wisdom is the Main Thing!
The Bible says that we should seek wisdom more than anything else in life. It’s the principle or main thing, and if we find it, it will bring greater results in life than finding silver, gold, or precious jewels. What is wisdom from a biblical perspective?
Regarding Discipleship
Today’s message was preached in English. I wanted to share some insights about discipleship I’ve been pondering and learning lately, what it’s really about and what it’s supposed to lead us towards.
Thoughts about 911
Lately I’ve stopped posting my sermons in Spanish and English. I’m still preaching though! Today I thought I’d at least post the written English notes from yesterday’s sermon (I preached it in Spanish). I hope you’ll find them edifying.
Great quote and insight from “The Last Superstition” by Ed Freser
The book I’m reading by Ed Feser, The Last Superstition, attacks secularists for having abandoned the brilliant philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, who, through reason, arrived at some pretty solid and basic truths, such as the fact God must exist, He can only be One, He created all there is and also maintains it, and there are absolute truths we can know because He made us. It’s great because I believe God’s Word teaches these things. But hey, if some famous philosophers did too, and you can prove God’s truth with their reasoning, I’m all in! Continue reading “Great quote and insight from “The Last Superstition” by Ed Freser”
What is Faith?
A recent conversation led me to type some thoughts on faith. You may access them here:
What is Faith?
A review of Thomas Sowell’s book, A Conflict of Visions
Books we read can have a big impact on our thinking. I’ve always admired economist Thomas Sowell and have read several of his books. I recently finished A Conflict of Visions, which I recommend. I wanted to write up a sort of review of the book and some thoughts I had as a result of reading it. Continue reading “A review of Thomas Sowell’s book, A Conflict of Visions”
Christ has opened Paradise!
On my motorcycle ride over and back to my church this morning, the words of Charles Wesley’s hymn we sang last Sunday kept going over and over in my mind, “Made like Him, like Him we rise, Christ has opened paradise.” It blessed me so much I sang it over and over in the wind! Turned my thoughts to Luke 23 where we read the story of the two thieves crucified with Jesus. Continue reading “Christ has opened Paradise!”
The Importance of Philosophy
There is so much confusion today about philosophy! Many Christians think it’s to be avoided. Many atheists and skeptics don’t even realize how their own philosophical assumptions influence their thinking. Our society in general has accepted so many such assumptions, without realizing they are assumptions! They think they’re just “common sense” that “everybody knows.” It’s a huge “blind-spot.” That’s why I’m posting this document I wrote on the subject. The Importance of Philosophy