We last left Lot outside his house, having closed the door behind him, facing a crowd of men of unspecified number who are intent on sexually assaulting the visitors he has inside. These men are ranging in age from young to old and in status in society from every quarter. Let's pick up from there.... Continue Reading →
A Christian Response to ‘Ending Poverty’
There is the idea that circulates amongst some with the vision of 'ending poverty.' It's noble vision. It's an idealistic vision. Therein is the problem: it's an idealistic vision. Idealism does not lead to good results in a real world. It's the idealistic ideas of Marxism that led to the horrors of the gulags, Cambodia's... Continue Reading →
That Rock was Christ
In 1 Corinthians 10:4, Paul makes this statement: 'That Rock was Christ.'. He's speaking of the Rock that the children of Israel obtained water from in their journey to the Promised land, first mentioned in Exodus 16 and the second time in Numbers 20. He refers to this Rock as being a type of Christ.... Continue Reading →
He Gives Power
Deuteronomy 8:17-18a And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, It's an apt reminder that no matter how much we think we have done something, the... Continue Reading →
Unveiling Lot: The Showdown
Previously we've set up the scenario for Sodom. It's important to keep that in mind as we now head into the core section of the story. The two things to remember are: 1. Sodom looked pleasant and normal, much as our everyday life. 2. The primary sin of Sodom is pride. As we progress in... Continue Reading →
Elijah and John the Baptist: A Typology
In Malachi 4:5, the Lord declares through the prophet that Elijah the prophet was coming before the great day of the Lord. In Matthew 11:14, whilst speaking of John the Baptist, Jesus declares, 'If you will receive it, this (John the Baptist) is Elijah which was to come'. In doing so, He draws a clear... Continue Reading →
The Law of the Lord is Perfect
"The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul:"Psalms 19:7 One of the great tragedies of the modern-day church is how little attention they give to the Law of God. It's a relic of a by-gone age. We now life under grace! It's a tragedy because it has allowed for many false doctrines to... Continue Reading →
Observe to Do
Deuteronomy 5:32 Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. There is a phrase that appears 16 times in Deuteronomy, it's short but it contains something important: observe to do. It comes from two words, the... Continue Reading →
The Sin of Sodom
Before moving further in the story of Lot in Sodom, it's important to look at Sodom itself. Today we're going to ask a question that could possible trip quite a few people. What was the sin of Sodom?To that question many would answer, homosexuality. It has been so closely tied to Sodom that the name... Continue Reading →
As Christ Loved the Church – Eph 5:25
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;"Ephesians 5:25 It's perhaps one of the most significant verses speaking of the husband's role in marriage. Short, yet profound. It can be summed up in a few words, yet it needs far more to fully understand. What does God... Continue Reading →
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