How Does Christ Lead His Church and His Local Churches?

Christ leads his Church and his local churches through his Word.1 Biblical Passages to Consider: Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Timothy 3:2, 9; 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:2; Titus 1:9 This post will answer two questions: How does Christ lead his Church (Universal)? How does Christ lead his local churches, including our local church? How does Christ lead … Continue reading How Does Christ Lead His Church and His Local Churches? →

Who Is the Head of the Universal Church and Our Local Church?

Bible Passages to Consider: Ephesians 1:22-23, 4:4, 4:15-16, 5:23; Colossians 1:18; Revelation 1:9-3:22 Note: I will use “Church” to refer to the Universal Church, which is made up of all believers in the Lord of all time. I will use “church” to refer to a local church. This is the common practice in doctrine and … Continue reading Who Is the Head of the Universal Church and Our Local Church? →

The Father Gives Good Things

Matthew 7:7–11 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or which one of you, if his son asks … Continue reading The Father Gives Good Things →

The World’s “Love” vs. God’s Love

The last few years in our country have vividly illustrated the dangers of the “love” that the world wants. This is a “love” that has no objective standard but defines itself and acts according to any individual’s own ideas. This is why the “love” the world is preaching burns down buildings, destroys property, lives in … Continue reading The World’s “Love” vs. God’s Love →

Thinking Biblically About Charlie Kirk’s Murder, His Murderer, and All Other Murders

Regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk and our response to this heinous act, there are a few biblical principles I need to share. Murder, the hateful killing of a human being made in God's image, is always sinful and always abominable in the sight of God and should be in the sight of man (Genesis … Continue reading Thinking Biblically About Charlie Kirk’s Murder, His Murderer, and All Other Murders →

Psalm 34:22 – Redeemed and Not Condemned

“The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.” (Psalm 34:22) Two promises are in this verse. First, we have the work of the LORD: He redeems the life of his servants. Second, we have the promised freedom from condemnation for all who take refuge … Continue reading Psalm 34:22 – Redeemed and Not Condemned →

The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit: Introduction

Blogger's Note: This post is a manuscript of a Sunday School lesson taught at First Baptist Church of Ticonderoga, NY, on July 20, 2025. You can find an audio recording of this lesson here. Please join me in John 14:16-18. As you turn there, I want to give you idea of our purpose today. We are … Continue reading The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit: Introduction →

Hebrews 13:5 – I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say,“The Lord is my helper;I will not fear;what can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5–6) We have two commands at the start of this passage. First, … Continue reading Hebrews 13:5 – I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You →

Lacking Wisdom? Ask God

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person … Continue reading Lacking Wisdom? Ask God →

Psalm 77 – Confidence in a Faithful God

The Psalms have been a source of comfort and help in recent months. I find the raw transparency of the Psalmists an encouragement for my own prayers. I find their continual return to the character and faithfulness of God a pillar for my faith. In Psalm 77, Asaph begins with a confident statement of God’s … Continue reading Psalm 77 – Confidence in a Faithful God →