The Concerns of Martin Luther Martin Luther studied the Bible to see if it supported Church practices As Martin studied the Latin translation of the Bible, he grew worried about the lack of biblical support for the Church’s misuse of indulgences...
The Holy Spirit Lives in Us, But Do We Realize It? God’s Holy Spirit exists in those who follow Jesus Before Jesus leaves this earth to return to his father in heaven he promises his disciples that they will receive the Holy Spirit, the Advocate...
How Can Free Will and Predestination Coexist? We have the right to choose, but God knows our decision Some people insist that God gave us free will to make our own decisions, that we hold our future in our hands. Others claim our future has...
Many years ago, I worked as a tech writer. I knew the importance of making copies of my work, so I’d faithfully backup my files each Friday as I wrapped up the workweek. One Friday was particularly hectic, and in a rush to begin my weekend, I...
The Turning Point for Martin Luther God used a lightning storm to get Martin Luther’s attention and change his life While studying law and not yet 22, Martin Luther went home for a visit. What he experienced along the way reminds us of...
We Need To Pray For Those In Power Over Us The Bible reminds us to pray for those in authority, which includes our politicians In Paul’s first letter to his protégé Timothy, he adds an important command. We can likewise apply Paul’s wise...
The Bible Unveils Rich Literature to Us The Bible contains epic stories, profound poetry, and a compelling narrative In my continuing series of why I love the Bible, here’s reason number 10. The Bible is classic literature, that transcends the...
Ask someone who is “pro-life” what that means and he or she will most likely say they are against abortion. True, but what else? If pressed, they may also mention opposition to euthanasia. That seems a lot like someone claiming to be...
The Early Years of Martin Luther Martin Luther went to school and studied to become a lawyer to please his father Hans Luther, a German peasant, and his bride, Margaret, who came from the middle class, committed their lives to each other. Though...
Discover the Will of God Discerning the will of God isn’t hard; the Bible is clear what we are to do As Paul wraps up his first letter to the Thessalonian church, he slips in three quick instructions. These concise commands seem like soundbites...
