Matthew 8:23-34

This passage was assigned in the preaching course I’m taking. It is extra to any assignment in the book: Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon, 3rd Edition by Bryan Chapell It’s preface is Jesus’ response to an unnamed disciple...

The Book of Life, Part 2

To the angel of the church in Sardis write the following: “This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who holds the seven1 spirits of God and the seven stars: ‘I know your deeds, that you have a reputation2 (ὄνομα) that you are alive, but in reality you are dead.3...

Is Sin Less Than Sin? Part 2

I’ll continue the survey of Galatians to understand the relationship of sin (παράπτωμα) to sin (ἁμαρτία).  Paul hinted at the attitude, activity and the content of the faith of those who were so quickly deserting (μετατίθεσθε, a form of μετατίθημι) the one who called...