1. Avoidance of P/S is how many people make their decisions – especially when determining what life path to ultimately follow (Mat 13:20-22). This way of living is facilitated (or helped) by two beliefs : 1.1. Pain/suffering is believed to always be a sign that something must be wrong. 1.2. Happiness is believed to be […]
A Biblical Perspective on Trials and Suffering
God’s purpose in afflicting us is always for our good or betterment. There are four things God is attempting to accomplish through our trials/suffering: To atone, remove, or cleanse sin from our flesh. To discourage us in the practice of sin and folly. To make us morally stronger. To make us long to leave this […]
Matthew Introduction – Part 3
The introduction to any book of the Bible is just as important for us to understand as what we find within its pages. As a matter of fact, it is only when we have taken the time to introduce ourselves to the book, that we have the tools necessary to correctly exegete and exposit its […]