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PHall | November 17, 2018
The debate about “faith only” is often set in theological tones. But should it? Instead, should it be culturally linguistic connected? Let’s play around with a couple of words. Are we to have faith? Yes. Are we to be full of faith? Yes again. Are we to be faithful? Absolutely? Is Jesus faithful? Thankfully. Does […]
PHall | November 12, 2018
I broke the law recently. Broke it in 5 states. Didn’t know I was, which doesn’t mean I was innocent; but it does mean I was honestly wrong. This reminds me of a common problem when doing evangelism. When someone discovers the Bible teaches baptism is when God grants His grace, that is, when we […]
PHall | November 11, 2018
I broke the law recently. Broke it in 5 states. Didn’t know I was, which doesn’t mean I was innocent; but it does mean I was honestly wrong. This reminds me of a common problem when doing evangelism. When someone discovers the Bible teaches baptism is when God grants His grace, that is, when we […]
PHall | November 5, 2018
From an article: “Baptism literally means ‘to change one’s identity.’” No: 1) that is the metaphorical meaning of baptism; 2) that is the literal effect of baptism. The literal meaning of baptism is immersion. When From an article: “Baptism literally means ‘to change one’s identity.’” No: 1) that is the metaphorical meaning of baptism; 2) […]
PHall | October 10, 2018
Too quickly we see what is not there; and take too long to see what is there, especially that which is good. This is true of recognizing worth in people, and in God’s word. Here are some thoughts fresh to me on a familiar verse. Acts 22:16: “And now, why are you delaying? Get up […]
PHall | September 29, 2018
In the beginning the earth was formless, void of life, and covered with water. “Then God said….” (Gen.1:3). Because God said, then came light (Gen.1:3), separation (Gen.1:4,7,9), life (Gen.1:11ff), and organization (1:14-19). “Then God said”…that’s the key. God is the only one powerful enough to overcome darkness, nonexistence, and chaos. Why does the Bible begin […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
What must we do to be saved? (Acts 2:37) HEAR (v.37) – “when they HEARD”: Truth comes from God, not us. THINK (v.37) – “heard THIS” – Read the 1st sermon preached post resurrection (Acts 2:14-36). It has three points: 1) God proved Jesus was the Christ/Messiah; 2) Sinners (Romans/Gentiles and Jews) falsely executed Jesus; […]
PHall | May 21, 2018
In John 9 Jesus anoints a blind man’s eyes with mud, then tells him to go to the pool of Siloam to wash. Which of the following is true: 1. The man was healed immediately without washing because he believed. 2. The disciples argued that if the man went and washed that would be a […]
PHall | May 21, 2018
Ephesians 2:8-9: “For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — not from works, so that no one can boast.” (CSB) “See, there is no mention of baptism, only faith therefore faith only.” Many no doubt have used or heard that argument. But what if […]
PHall | May 21, 2018
From one extreme to another. After the close of the inspired NT writings, Christians thought baptism so important they added many steps that had to be accomplished for emphasis before baptism: fasting, exorcism, exsufflation (blowing on their faces), standing on sackcloth or hair shirts, even removing clothing to symbolize putting off the old man. Today […]