“Then the whole congregation sent word to the children of Benjamin who were at the rock of Rimmon, and announced peace to them.” —Judges 21:13 While the book of Judges intends to relate the history of the children of Israel during the tumultuous time before Israel had a king, it …
This essay, “Christian Obedience,” was first published as a CGG Weekly essay on June 20, 2014. “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” —John 14:15 It is commonly thought—if not commonly taught—that obedience plays little part in New Testament Christianity. People are urged, “Believe in Jesus Christ, and you will …
This essay, “Wisdom for the Young (Part Two),” appeared in the October 29, 2010, issue of CGG Weekly. “Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child . . ..” —Proverbs 22:15 Part of the problem that confronts young people today is that they—and frankly, all of society—have a …
CGG Weekly published this essay, “What Is Real Conversion? (Part One),” on December 4, 2009. “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.” —Romans 8:14 The world contains over a billion professing Christians—of Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox creeds, not to mention the …
I wrote this essay, “Somewhere in the Middle,” for CGG Weekly on January 27, 2006. “And Elijah came to all the people and said, ‘How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, then follow him.’ But the people answered him …
I wrote this essay, “Man’s Natural Spirituality,” for the November 11, 2005, issue of CGG Weekly. “But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.” —Job 32:8 It is not uncommon to hear of hardened soldiers—trained to fight, kill, destroy, cuss, and drink—throwing …
This essay, “Which God Do You Worship?” appeared first in CGG Weekly on May 16, 2003. “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” —Matthew 16:13 In the time when paganism was dominant, people tried to worship all the gods in the pantheon, but they usually had …
I wrote this essay, originally titled “The Jewish Testament?” on June 14, 2002, for the CGG Weekly. “But He answered and said, ‘It is written, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”‘” —Matthew 4:4 The Random Bible Verse comment …
