I’m reading a book written by an agnostic critical of the Christian faIth and theism in general. It’s titled “Divinity of Doubt” by Vincent Bugliosi. It is sort of an apologetic for agnosticism, so he is also critical of atheism as well. There is no doubt that Mr. Bugliosi is an intelligent and well-educated man. His reasoning and wit in the book is engaging. He has made me thoroughly interested in the view of Christianity from an agnostic perspective. However, I am not persuaded. In this post, I would like to address just one of his criticisms which I found to be very odd. Continue reading
Category Archives: Old Testament Studies
Giving Thanks to the Lord
1 Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
This verse is David’s response to the return of the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark represented the presence and power of God in Israel.
All believers can be thankful that God is present in our lives and that we have His power through the Spirit of God Who is resident in our lives.
1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
We have many things to be thankful for. One of the greatest is that God is with us.
God Is Not Done with Israel
Deuteronomy 4:31 (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.
These words were spoken by Moses to the children of Israel. They communicate one general fact and three facts which are specific to the nation of Israel.
The general fact is that God is merciful. This is true for the Jews and the Gentiles. Regardless of who you are, God is merciful. Continue reading
What To Do When You Are Afraid
Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Fear is a part of life. Some fears are minimal, but others can be debilitating. Regardless, when fear comes upon us, we should seek the Lord. The Hebrew word translated “sought” has a range of meanings including “resort to”, “enquire of”, “consult with”, and “seek with care”. These meanings convey dependence upon God rather than ourselves. It is saying, “I need help.” Continue reading
Why Memorize Scripture?
Scripture memory should be a part of every Christian’s regular disciplines, but it seems to have fallen out of practice with far too many believers. There are many good reasons to memorize verses from the Bible. Here are a few.
- It makes you less likely to sin. “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” (Psalm 119:11) See also the example of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11. Continue reading