Philippians 1: 12-14
A discussion of God’s call to suffering for the sake of the Gospel, and His purpose in it.
Opinionated Meanderings of an Old Grump
A discussion of God’s call to suffering for the sake of the Gospel, and His purpose in it.
Study of the nature of intercessory prayer, and the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification of disciples of Jesus Christ.
Examines Paul’s greeting in Philippians, including a discussion of the Greek word δοῦλος doulos usually translated “bondservant” but really meaning “slave.”
Discussion of the authorship, date, and theme of Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi.
Location and history of ancient Philippi. Acts 15-16 account of Paul’s second missionary journey and the founding of the Philippian church.
Exploring the idea that the “Great Fish” in which God preserved the prophet Jonah is symbolic of God’s protection of hitherto unsaved/unrepentant sinners.
Personal thoughts on fiftieth anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
An outcry of revulsion at the debauchery of modern America after Miley Cyrus’ disgusting display at the 2013 Video Music Awards “ceremony.”
A confession of my abject failure to model my Savior’s love on the occasion of a confrontation at the beach with one of my fellow men.
A tongue-in-cheek examination of the Biblical roots of Muslim terrorism.