There are some folks who have tried to separate the idea of “sound doctrine” from one’s behavioral choices. For example, some have categorized (in their minds) “doctrinal” matters, such as the organization or worship or various practices of the church, to be different from “personal” matters, such as one’s speech or behavior or habits, and they may suggest that “sound doctrine” dictates the…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 38)
You’ve heard of people trying to “make a deal” with God, haven’t you? Maybe you have been one of those people. “Lord, if you will ______, then I will _____.” Those “deals” are usually designed for the good of the recipient, aren’t they? Would you ever try to “make a deal” with God for the good of someone else? In Psalm 71,…
We are in the midst of another presidential election season. Each side is stating their positions on various political topics. If a candidate can identify the majority’s pet issues, then they greatly raise their chance of winning the election. With the repeal of Roe v. Wade last year, the issue of abortion has remained at the forefront of our political discourse. The…
A child’s natural reaction when startled, scared, intimidated, overwhelmed or even tired is to run into a parent’s arms and bury his/her head in mom or dad’s chest. How many times have you seen that? A little boy or girl finding comfort, refuge, peace and rest in the safety and security of the one who is always there and has proven to be the…
Sometimes it may be the sight of a wedding ring or a photo on your desk that tells another person that you’re “already spoken for.” Or maybe it’s a friend of yours who speaks up for you to let others know that you’re “already spoken for.” Being married is exclusive. And when you’re “already spoken for,” you know what that means and so does everyone…
There are many wonderful things to know about Jesus, and oh, how we ought to wish that the whole world would know them! He was born of a virgin in the city of Bethlehem. He had Divine power on this earth and taught many magnificent things. He lived a sinless life but was still murdered by crucifixion. He was raised from the…
The devil “transforms himself into an angel of light” (2 Cor. 11:14). The devil can take darkness (i.e., sin that is unacceptable to God) and make it look like light (i.e., something acceptable to God). And all the while, he deceives you into not seeing what is so plain. Friends, please, do not be deceived! Do not be swindled into taking a little money or…
Extending forgiveness to someone is hard! It is especially hard when we have been hurt deeply and even repeatedly. Sometimes a person will ask for our forgiveness, and we will be hesitant or resist completely. Sometimes we will not accept a person’s apology because “they didn’t say it just right.” There are many layers to the matter of forgiveness, but consider an example. Stephen was “a…