Corinth was located in the midst of the Grecian world characterized by orators and philosophers. Rome had conquered the Grecian world, but its culture in some ways had not changed at all. This magnifies the importance of what Paul said in his first letter to this city. “I was determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified”…

If you have spent any time driving on I-95 through Palm Beach County, Florida, then you know that some of the worst driving in the world happens right here. The key to navigating these roads is to master defensive driving. If you can do that, you will probably be just fine. First, you have to watch on the road. Spatial awareness is…

Preaching the gospel is fun!  Standing up and proclaiming God’s Word to five people or 500 people is one of the most exciting things ever!  I wish more men (and young men) desired to be preachers! But, here’s something that I enjoy just as much as standing up and preaching to a bunch of people.  I love an opportunity to sit down…

Is there any way that you can really know that God exists?  Is believing there is a God like a wish? A wish is something we would like to happen, but there is little chance that it will. Is faith more like a dream that has nothing to do with reality? Or is faith more than an idle dream but there is…

If we ONLY had the Bible, what would we know about the church?  Ponder that for a moment.  If we ONLY had the Bible, what would we know about baptism?  Ponder that for a moment.  A third question, is everything being taught and done in the name of Jesus today in true accordance with Scripture?  That just cannot be answered in the…

I distinctly remember a conversation I had with a young man I had just baptized years ago in Birmingham. He was on fire for the Lord and told me that he was spending a lot of time reading the Bible. I wanted him to have a better study Bible than the one he had, so I explained the concept of translation from…

“Motive” is the reason behind a decision or action. Knowing why we would do something can be one of the best evidences for if we do something. When a prosecutor is trying to convince a jury to convict a defendant for murder, it may all hinge on whether or not they present a reasonable motive for the crime. If a jury can…

A couple years ago, I made a new friend. In no time at all, we grew close and so did our wives. When my birthday came along, he wanted to surprise me by giving me my favorite cake. So, after we finished dinner, he revealed a big, beautiful, coconut cream cake. There was only one problem. I hate coconut! Apparently, I once…