Jesus was the master of ‘jugular vein’ communication, ‘chain saw’ illustration and ‘brass knuckle’ application Editorial cartoonists who seek to capture our imaginations on the central pages of the daily newspaper are brilliant communicators. With a turn of a pen and the mixing of images, this form of political satire thrusts truth in our face…
Recognizing and appreciating the awesome work of Bible translators, this study spotlights some aspects of God’s truth that rest just below the surface of Bible reading. Even though “out of sight,” these insights are not “out of reach” for those who diligently study God’s Word. This article looks carefully at the biblical interaction and communication…
As mentioned in Part 1 of this series…Bible translation is one of the most daunting linguistic tasks imaginable. We are grateful that the Lord enabled scholars to translate the original languages of the Bible and, as a result, billions of people can read and study God’s Word in their own languages. Recognizing and appreciating the awesome work…
Without a doubt, Bible translation is one of the most daunting linguistic tasks imaginable. We are grateful that the Lord enabled scholars to translate the original languages of the Bible and, as a result, billions of people can read and study God’s Word in their own languages. Recognizing and appreciating the awesome work of Bible…
INTRODUCTION What subject is addressed most often in the Bible? If your answer is “Salvation,” you are correct. Do you know the second most addressed subject in Scripture? It is “financial matters,” described in various ways, such as: wealth, possessions, stewardship, or giving. About 10% of the Bible deals with this topic, and its importance is…
Overcoming Sin Series…#2 Presentations dealing with the subject of sin can make many people uncomfortable. Sin is not a comforting subject, so any aversion to that topic is understandable. On the other hand, everyone is affected by sin, so knowing how to deal with sin is beneficial and should be welcomed. The motivation behind any…
Perplexity Erased And Christ Embraced This snippet is excerpted from the more complete study titled Grace, Mercy, and Peace Divine peace comes from God and Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:3). This peace is a tranquil harmony of heart and mind that maintains Christ-centered well-being regardless of circumstances or people. At its foundation, this peace is a result of being justified by faith…
Biblical Counseling / Discipleship: Intertwined and Inseparable The definition of biblical counseling in this series indicates that believers growing in the Christ-life have the privilege of helping others face and deal with various aspects of life and relationships by relying on the Holy Spirit and the complete sufficiency of God’s Word. Valid biblical counseling occurs when…
Counseling…What Is It? Counseling occurs every day between friends, family members, work associates, team members, fellow students and, sometimes, between complete strangers. The definition of counseling implies its occurrence in daily life. Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary says that counseling is “advice and support that is given to people to help them deal with problems, make…
Counseling…Based on What? For decades, a minority of believers in Christ have faithfully fought to maintain biblical standards regarding counseling beliefs and methodologies in the Body of Christ. At stake in this struggle are such principles as: Discerning believers in Christ easily recognize the battle lines listed above. They know that God the Father, Jesus…