Questions for the S.E. Idaho neighbor . . .

Hebrews 7 is a very theological, rich chapter  . . .  a lot of food for thought.  Read it, friends. 1.  Prophet, Priest, Seer – How come it isn’t Prophet, Priest, King? 2.  Are you without father, without mother, without genealogy?  Then who is? 3.  If you are at the elevated status of a preexistent […]

Glenn Beck at Liberty University

This is interesting news (HT: SI). Is this the prelude to a Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin speaking engagement? (chuckling)

Inerrancy in the heart of Salt Lake City

It has been a good night. Tonight, at Grace Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, I listened to a sermon, a theological overview, and an exhortation by Dr. Kevin Bauder on the issue of biblical inerrancy. I agree with Kevin.  Inerrancy is a watershed issue and a fundamental to my Christian faith. One third of American […]

The Impossibility for the Apostates (Hebrews 6)

Hebrews Questions for Chapter 6 (This is what we are delving into here tonight in Ammon, Idaho.) Observation  What is the elementary teaching about the Christ? Who “have” what (vv. 4-6)?  List the five haves about them. What is it impossible for them to do? Why? What is the concluding point in verses 7-8 to […]

Is there a Father greater than God?

It is an unbiblical question to ask in Southeastern Idaho in light of the scriptures that you have in your possession. Hebrews 6:13 shares with us:  “For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself.” And here are two more truths about God. God is not unrighteous […]

Salvation by obedience

He is the source of salvation to those who obey Him (Heb. 5:9). Now what is involved in obeying Him so that one might experience eternal salvation? That is a fundamental question in Idaho Falls. Certainly, if you are not obeying Jesus Christ, you are in big danger.

Caelestius

What do you think of this guy? Would you agree with these propositions maintained by him (HT: Alister McGrath)? Adam’s sin harmed only himself, not the human race as a whole. Children are born in the same state as Adam before his fall. The Law of Moses is just as good at leading us to […]

Heart Question on the Issue of Priesthood Authority

Jumping ahead in Hebrews in my own personal study, I am thinking of the question posed in Hebrews 7:11, Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and […]

Hebrews Inductive Study (chapter 5)

Questions for Hebrews 5 Observation  What did the high priest in the O.T. do?  How does Heb. 7:27, 8:3f; 9:9; and 10:11 shed light on this? Who is Aaron? Who put Aaron in the position of high priest (v. 4)?  What if someone else in the O.T. tried to be high priest like Aaron? Who […]

Jesus’ resurrection statement to Mary

Jesus told Mary on that first Easter Sunday, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God (20:17). Now here is once again where I would clash with LDS friends in interpretation.