You've seen it a hundred times. On the rear of a vehicle, on business cards, web sites, clothing. It seems ubiquitous. It looks like this: The word, Ichthys or Ichthus, originated from a Greek word (ˈɪkθəs) meaning "fish." Without boring you with the history behind this symbol (you can google it yourself), it has, for … Continue reading Ichthys (the Christian fish decal)
Hypocrisy
When We Look More Like Pharisees Than Jesus
A Brief Biblical Principle from our lesson on John 8:1-11: NOTE: I am well aware of the debate as to whether or not this particular passage was in the autographs/originals when written by the hand of John. I did cover this topic at length in class. I will address it in a blog later on. … Continue reading When We Look More Like Pharisees Than Jesus
Jesus’ Bloodiest Sermon
A Brief Biblical Principle from our lesson on John 6:60-71: Following Jesus’ “Bloodiest Sermon”, he offers an invitation to appropriate his message to embrace him not merely as a good teacher or miracle worker, but as Messiah, Lord and Savior. Far from the responses we’ve witnessed at a Billy Graham Crusade, John records: “From this … Continue reading Jesus’ Bloodiest Sermon
The Single Greatest Cause of Atheism
...“‘These people honor me with their lips,but their hearts are far from me." (Mark 7:6) As I was sitting at a busy intersection waiting for the light to change, I couldn’t help but notice the huge Playboy logo on the back window of the SUV in front of me. A few moments later, the light … Continue reading The Single Greatest Cause of Atheism
How to Silence a Fool
“For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.” (1 Peter 2:15) We’re always making an impact on someone, somewhere – “leaving a mark” of sorts. Sometimes positively. Other times, not so positively. Years ago, Focus on the Family radio host, Mike Trout, admitted to having … Continue reading How to Silence a Fool