Do I really have to? This question is often heard when kids try to get out of having to do something. It’s not enjoyable. It’s not convenient. There’s no immediate pay-off. So, therefore the question, ‘Do I really have to?’ This doesn’t only happen with kids though.
We hear the question coming from employees, students, and even the citizenry of communities. No one likes the responsibility of doing things they don’t find convenient or fun. No one likes to be told what to do. This is a mark of our society. Individuals don’t like being under authority and measure most everything by its ‘fun’ factor. This reality has even affected the way people perceive preaching. Read the rest of this entry »
Founders Journal · Spring 2004 · pp. 25-28
(used by permission Jan. 20, 2010)
by Allen Harrison
There are many passages of Scripture that give counsel and encouragement to those who are involved in the preaching of the gospel. In 2 Corinthians 4 Paul unfolds a variety of truths that apply to this great work of gospel proclamation.
The Privilege (4:1)
Paul writes, “since we have this ministry.” The ministry of the gospel is a gift. We believe in a divine call to preach. It is not a work that one takes up simply as a vocation, at least Read the rest of this entry »
Q. With so many different Bibles on the market, how do I know which one to choose? Is there a Bible that is better than others?
A. Good question. There are Bibles on the market that are of better quality than others. When purchasing a Bible ask yourself the question, “Why am I purchasing a Bible?” If you are purchasing a Bible to read you will want one that is in good readable style. If you are purchasing a Bible for study then you will want a Bible that follows a good literal translation. Let me explain the translation process. Read the rest of this entry »