We are in an era of great trauma, particularly in the ethical field. Definitions of ethics are critical, especially today. The history of our country has a different record, however. A couple of centuries ago the great New England theologian Jonathan Edwards preached a sermon entitled “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” He […]
It is quite obvious to every observer that we live in an orderly universe. While there may be occasions of unusual circumstances like the weather, yet the universe is orderly. So too the human family is to be orderly. In the days of Noah, God established human government. He said man is responsible for man’s […]
What does it involve to be a Christian? Is it possible to live right in a society that is largely wrong? By what standards are we to assess conditions? Some years ago a well-noted Episcopal theologian, standing on the platform of a college in Pennsylvania, made this statement: “There is no rule book.” So he […]
By inclusiveness, I mean “no holds barred,” no exclusion. Today the word pluralism probably fits as well as any. I raise a question by the Holy Bible, Is anyone to be excluded from the church, or are all embraced as welcome? We often see on the church bulletin boards, “Everyone Welcome.” Now, what does that […]
No one lives without some sort of discipline. Even the most immoral person lives by a standard. During the sixties, many restraints were cast aside. But those who longed for freedom actually were led into a type of bondage that, so to speak, bound them “hand and foot.” What many failed to understand is that […]
Unredeemed human nature has not improved over the centuries. Even within the body of Christ, unredeemed human nature appears and causes dissensions, sometimes even divisions. It was so in the early days of the church, and the apostle Paul wrestled with it. From his day to this, some in the so-called cause for purity have […]
Some years ago, there appeared a new twist to understanding the conversation Jesus had with a man of the law. The account is recorded in Mark 12:28-33: And one of the scribes came, and having heard them, reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of […]
Too many people delight in avoiding responsibility. “Don’t blame me. It’s not my fault,” or “I will take responsibility for myself, never mind.” It seems to be engrained in the human personality. If you are acquainted with the Bible at all, you know that in Genesis, the first book of the Bible, the account is […]
The United States Space Center was excited when the probe to Jupiter entered what scientists thought is Jupiter’s atmosphere. Perhaps by now, they have a report. They anxiously awaited the electronic transmission of whatever data the probe might find. For centuries men have pondered the universe. Centuries ago the Lord called Abraham out under the […]
The disciples gathered on the Day of Pentecost to pray. According to the account in the book of Acts, they were not really expecting to experience what came upon them that day. But the Holy Spirit was poured out upon them as prophesied by the prophet Joel and confirmed by the words of Jesus. When […]
