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Thinking and Reasoning Biblically in 2020

Thinking and Reasoning Biblically in 2020

Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God.  Hebrews 6:1 NKJV Noah Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary...

The Wonderful Commercialism of Christmas

The Wonderful Commercialism of Christmas

By Rod Martin (first posted on December 24, 2015)Top photo: Christmas in Beijing Since long before I was born, people have been decrying, bemoaning, lamenting the so-called commercialism of Christmas. Stop it. Right now. Christmas is an absolutely singular holiday:...

Equality versus Inequality

Equality versus Inequality

Personal equality is one thing and the equality of attributes is another. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a...

Social justice cannot exist apart from God.

Social justice cannot exist apart from God.

Both society and justice are governed by God and his Word.  Justice is a virtue, an attribute of God that gives to everyone what is his due.  Justice requires an absolute conformity to the laws and principles of rectitude, or truth.  This puts justice...

What is the Source of Individual Liberty?*

What is the Source of Individual Liberty?*

Lesson Two The history of the Bible and the history of American liberty are inseparable. The Bible is the source of individual liberty—salvation from sin through Jesus Christ. It is also the basis for external or civil government. It is extremely important to our...