Polycarp was an early disciple of John the apostle. He served as a bishop in the church at Smyrna. He was arrested by Roman soldiers when he was well into his 80's, taken to Rome, and then martyred. After refusing to renounce Jesus, the proconsul intended to burn the elderly Polycarp alive, but the […]
February 2024 (6)
Monday, February 26 2024
Expectations and God's Timing
Monday, February 26 2024.
Expectations and God's Timing by Travis M. Snow The eschatological reading of Scripture is so important if you want to avoid discouragement in this life. For example, let's take the famous line in Isaiah: "No weapon formed against you will prosper...this is the heritage of the servants of the […]
Sunday, February 25 2024
"You have made them to be a kingdom"
Sunday, February 25 2024.
A now elderly John, who was one of Jesus' closest confidants, was serving time in the Roman penal colony of Patmos - off the coast of modern day Turkey. It is here that he receives the revelation of Jesus Christ. Most will tend to compartmentalize this prophecy. But remember, Jesus told John in […]
Friday, February 23 2024
"I am coming"
Friday, February 23 2024.
With so much emphasis in the modern church being placed on the concept of "kingdom now", it's helpful to recall Jesus' closing statements at the close of our "New Testament Canon". First he identifies the audience. “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the […]
Tuesday, February 6 2024
"Sola Scriptura" - revisited
Tuesday, February 6 2024.
Sola scriptura (Latin for 'by scripture alone') is a fairly modern Christian theological doctrine that came out of the Reformation period. It was a response to papal athority and abuses that crept into the church through traditions. It's a doctrine that's held by most Protestant Christian […]
Friday, February 2 2024
"The Great Multitude"
Friday, February 2 2024.
Considering the days we live in, I can appreciate Paul's statement here. He's torn between wanting to serve the needs of the church - and dying so that he can be with the Lord. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. […]
