MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP) -- Today Americans have a new president -- Donald J. Trump. As Christians, it is Scripturally incumbent upon us to pray for him and for all our political leaders (cf. 1 Timothy 2:1-2). It is also mandatory for us to honor all people, even those with whom we disagree (cf. 1 Peter 2:17). If we disagree with someone's opinions, we must do so without attacking the person. There has been far too much inflammatory rhetoric coming from Christian leaders throughout this … [Read more...]
New heavens, new earth
This is the ninth in a series of articles on biblical terms that describe the afterlife and the unseen world. In the previous column we saw how Scripture describes heaven as the intermediate state between death and resurrection for followers of Jesus as they await future resurrection and glorification. Now, we look in more detail at heaven as well as the new heavens and new earth. What about heaven? The New Testament reveals many truths about this intermediate state for followers of … [Read more...]
The end of freedom in America?
FORT WORTH, Texas – A quick review of recent news headlines in the United States reveals an increasing number of incidents where governmental executives, legislators and judges have borrowed from the intolerant presuppositions of secular progressivism to restrict the religious liberties of believers. These incidents are strong signs of not just a lack of respect for the “first freedom,” but of an insidious, incipient hostility toward believers in traditional religion: The … [Read more...]
The case of the deep-fried guilt
I went to the food court at the mall the other day. Pretty sure I was found guilty. It’s weird because at the food court, you can eat an entire meal before you even find a table. Those people feed it to you one toothpick at a time. Three thousand deep-fried sample calories later, you still have to order dinner. “Order in the food court”— it’s probably some sort of mall law. I tried to object once but then I overruled myself. Last time, just before the guilt of overeating was about to … [Read more...]
‘Oh, those wild kids!’
“Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them ….” – Matthew 18:14 It is exhausting mentally, spiritually, and physically to work with some of the “wild” kids that often come to us. It is so exhausting, in fact, that some church workers refuse to make an effort to reach out to the “hard” ones who don’t know how to behave. As one worker told me, “Our VBS went much better this year because we didn’t pick up those kids at the preschool like we usually do. They don’t know how … [Read more...]
Power of a metaphor: Church-state separation
My friend, Dr. Michael Gabbert, senior pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church in the Tulsa, Okla., area, is an excellent researcher. He developed a series of insights in response to those who ask the question, “Pastor, who do we vote for?” Perhaps his careful insights will encourage you to speak out in the days leading up to decision day on Nov. 8: Consider Thomas Jefferson—political theorist, statesman, diplomat. He was a scientist, an inventor, an architect and a farmer. He was also the … [Read more...]
The Reformation, the conscience, election day
“Unless I am convicted by Scripture and plain reason, I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other. My conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything. For to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen.” The German Reformer Martin Luther spoke these words in 1521 at the Diet of Worms, where he had been called to testify about his controversial … [Read more...]
MBTS’s Robin Hadaway: ‘The best of 5 choices’ in 2016 Election
KANSAS CITY – It has become clear this week that there are no good candidates for President in this election cycle. In fact, some might say, “‘so-and-so’ is especially ‘no good’.” A voter has basically five choices. The first choice is to not vote at all. This form of protest “voting” is often practiced in non-democratic societies where elections are rigged or where certain segments of a population are not permitted to run for office. Reports indicate that many did not vote in the recent … [Read more...]
Paige Patterson on 2016 Election: WWII German troops offer lesson in choosing hope
What do April 30, 1945, and Nov. 8, 2016, have in common? The first date was the culmination of World War II. On that fateful day, Adolf Hitler apparently shot himself in the mouth as Russian soldiers moved in on his compound. But in the midst of all that tragedy, an interesting saga played itself out in Germany. Before Hitler realized that he had lost the war, almost all other Germans knew it well. The Russians were closing from the East, and the Americans came from the West. The dilemma … [Read more...]
Citing the Reformation’s 500th anniversary
One of the objectives of The Pathway is to help our readers more deeply understand and “earnestly contend for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints.” Through our columns and articles we strive be a word of encouragement and enrich our readers’ walk with the Lord. It is with this mind that The Pathway launches – in this issue – a year-long observance of one of the greatest events in world history – the Protestant Reformation. On All Saints Day, Oct. 31, 1517, an … [Read more...]
BOOK REVIEW: Praying through the Word of God
Prayer is talking with God, and as Christians we have the unimaginable privilege of talking with God whenever we want to because Jesus Christ has granted us access to the Father. The Holy Spirit continually moves us to pray and grants us the assurance that our Heavenly Father wants to hear from us. As those in Christ we get to experience the joy, peace, and glory that come with prayer. We get to experience the grace of answered prayer and the wonder of seeing God work in us and around us … [Read more...]
The freedom two-fer
Is the writing on the wall for religious freedom in this country? Just ask two Arizona calligraphers. Joanna Duka and Breanna Koski met at a Starbucks café in north Phoenix in January 2015. Both were Christians, and both were artists. They decided to go into business together, combining their love for Jesus with their love for making beautiful things. Soon they launched Brush & Nib Studio, a for-profit art business that sells hand-drawn invitations and paintings. According to the … [Read more...]
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