The King James Bible and the Restoration

Hmm . . . I might try to go to this two day conference at BYU in Provo.

Christmas

CHRISTMAS Saint Augustine of Hippo Maker of the sun, He is made under the sun.  In the Father he remains, From his mother he goes forth. Creator of heaven and earth, He was born on earth under heaven.  Unspeakably wise, He is wisely speechless. Filling the world, He lies in a manger.  Ruler of the […]

I know the Scriptures are true

I received in the mail the Deseret Book catalog of advertisements (Winter 2011). May I inquire into three areas? 1. With Deseret Book’s 145 year old history, do you like this particular business? 2.  In the celebrating a century of Mormon Tabernacle recordings, what is your favorite? 3.  “I know the Scriptures are true” – […]

Monday Meditations (Christmas Aftermath)

1.  I listened to Kirk Baker of Calvary Baptist open with this question:  “What do you do with the King?” in his message, Overcoming Mortal Mentality.   Yesterday, our church family read Romans 8 for our Scripture reading.  Today, SBC Pastor Kirk took me to Romans 8:11. And if the Spirit of him who raised […]

Are You A Good Person?

Watch this five minute cartoon clip.  (HT: STS)

Christmas Greek Exegesis – Luke 2:14

Open your Bibles to Luke 2:14. Verlyn Verbrugge writes, “Peace on earth, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14, KJV).  You have probably all received Christmas cards containing this part of the angels’ song to the shepherds on the fields of Bethlehem.  But most modern translations read differently: “on earth peace to men on whom his [God's] […]

Baptists and Mormons Unite

Straight from the LDS Newsroom . . .

The Ultimate Gift – written by Dave Messenger & Jennell Faulkner

Last night, the Calvary Chapel Christian School presented their Christmas program of lights, sounds, dance, and music.  Dave Messenger did the writing, recording, and arranging; while Jennell Faulker directed the program.  All the kids sang and performed fabulously.  Pastor Scotty Brown provided the comic relief for the Holly Jolly Medley. Here is the gist of the musical.  […]

Christmas Events in Idaho Falls

1.  December 10 – Tomorrow Night – The Calvary Chapel Christian School Christmas Program – 7:00 P.M. 2.  December 12 – Christmas Worship at Berean – 10:45 A.M. 3.  December 12 – Christmas Movie, The Nativity Story,  at Berean – 6:00 P.M.  Free Admission and Concessions. 4.  December 19 – Christmas Worship at Berean – 10:45 […]

Wednesday in the Word

ACTION STEPS FROM THIS PAST SUNDAY MORNING IN THE WORD (I Corinthians 5:6-13) 1. Listen to another pastor/elder, Rick Brown, in town teaching on I Corinthians 5.  Notice how he applies the chapter to a believer, publicly intoxicated among his fellowship, here in Idaho Falls. http://www.calvaryif.org/1st-corinthians 2. How have you thought of becoming more and […]