This week I want us to consider the word “must.” Webster defines this word as “obligated, required, compelled.” Vine’s as “impersonal verb signifying it is necessary or one must.” Strong has “third person singular active present, it is necessary.” Then the finally dictionary Thayer defines this word as, “it is necessary, there is need of it, it behooves, is right and proper.” The word “must” is used 132 times in the King James Version of the Bible. The word that is translated “must” is used 104 times in the New Testament. This word is translated...Continue reading
Month: January 2025
Accepting Responsibility
Each Christian has responsibility placed into their hands when they became Christians. There is the responsibility of living right. Letting our lights shine to others round about us. There is also the responsibility to worship God. This is proclaiming Christ death until He comes again. We also have the responsibility to bear fruit. This fruit has to be the right kind of fruit. So we have responsibilities. Many are not willing to accept responsibilities at all. They have the idea that someone else can do the job. Look at that for a minute. If everyone...Continue reading
Paradigm
This is an interesting word and one that is used in the religious world today. It is tossed around to make a big impression on folks. I looked it up in the dictionary and was surprised at what I found. Many of the folks that are using this word tell us that we do not have “pattern theology.” What they mean about this is that we can do pretty much what we want because God did not give us a pattern for our work and worship in spiritual matters. These individuals usually want us to...Continue reading
From the Preacher
As we begin this New Year I have plans to do certain things this year. I hope that you have things you want to do and are making plans to get them done. I always plan to read my Bible through each year. I have a Bible that is set up to allow me to do this. I have searched for a Bible like the one I have and it is hard to find, not impossible though. So if you want to read your Bible through this year, I hope, the following will help you...Continue reading