I’m reading Mike Ratliff’s post this mornings and wondering about my Apple Tree with has a hard time bearing or bringing forth fruit. A neighbor who has her own Granny Smith Tree, get’s amazing fruit. She says it’s from trimming the tree every other year….and those years she didn’t trim it are the ones producing… Continue reading My Old Apple Tree, needs Sun and Dunging
Category: Faith and Christianity
Ashamed of the Gospel
Paul tells us clearly: Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Rom 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written,… Continue reading Ashamed of the Gospel
KJV vs NASB Discussion…
If you have read my earlier posts you know my faith walk evolved from no exposure to the Bible in any meaningful way until College. From there I rode a pretty classic pathway of reading through the latest and best English texts. Initially, the RSV with numerous notes and highlights, I still have that…to the… Continue reading KJV vs NASB Discussion…
The Word or Words
Mike has a useful discussion of the Greek words as used in the NT. I made a comment that his last paragraphs need repeating. I made up my mind many years ago to never compromise on this. I believe the ῥήματα (rhēmata) of God, every one of them, every jot and tittle. When you take that… Continue reading The Word or Words
Rainbow Trout 