The virgin birth is non-negotiable
If God became a man, he wouldn’t enter the world as the rest of humanity. He had to be unique so he could fulfill his mission from the Father (John 3:16). Continue reading “The virgin birth is non-negotiable”
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Black, white, and “red” all over
“But we have the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16)
Do you remember the old riddle, “What’s black and white and “read” all over?” (ans: newspaper). Of course, the hearer doesn’t recognize the homophone, and is led by the terms “black” and “white” to hear “red” the color, rather than “read” the past tense verb. What does that have to do with the Bible? Stick with me. Continue reading “Black, white, and “red” all over”
Guided by the Spirit
“…take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak” (Mark 13:11)
When I was about 13, I picked up a guitar for the first time. To say that I picked it up quickly was an understatement. I could listen to a piece of music and almost see in my mind how to reproduce that sound on the guitar. It gave me the ability to do what some of my friends only dreamed of doing, or could only do with endless hours of hard work. Continue reading “Guided by the Spirit”