Over the last twenty to thirty years I’ve encountered various people who have taught a “rules” based Christianity in various forms. These can vary from the obvious cults or false religions, AKA Walter Martin’s Kingdom of the Cults had a list of those. They not only have new teachings but often require new rules. Since… Continue reading Rules, Rules, Rules…..
Category: John Bunyan
Worth reading….
And for some reason this came to my mind…. The famous quip attributed to comedian W.C. Fields, a known cynic and heavy drinker, occurred when he was found reading a Bible late in life. When asked what he was doing, Fields replied "I'm looking for loopholes" a humorous nod to finding legalistic ways around divine judgment. … Continue reading Worth reading….
Remembering Paul….
I had the occasion to remember my friend Paul Dickey this morning as I was reading a comment Mike Ratliff posted about John Owen’s book Mortification of Sin. Paul always wanted us to read Owen. Next year it will be ten years from his passing. I’m not sure ever publicly posted what I wrote at… Continue reading Remembering Paul….
The Lord’s Prayer…or rather our Prayer.
I appreciate Mike for pointing out these aspects of this important passage. I do confess that Humility and Praying are two of my Spiritual struggles. My wife keeps working on me on that first one and the Pastor in the little Reformed church I’ve started to attend and who runs a real “Bible” study is… Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer…or rather our Prayer.
Rainbow Trout 