Terry Hyman
In the south almost everyone claims to be a Christian. Churches abound. Someone once stated that in the town where he lived you could hold your breath from one Baptist church to another. As I drive from my house to the church – approximately 6 ½ miles – I pass four other Baptist churches. A Google search for Baptist Churches...
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me” (II Corinthians 12:9). I was visiting one of our elderly ladies recently who has spent many more days in the hospital than...
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14) The Christian life is a minefield, littered with...
Scripture is filled with accounts of believers who have done remarkable things. Noah built an ark, preserving life on earth. Moses confronted Pharaoh and led the children of Israel out of Egypt. David slew the Philistine giant Goliath, delivering Israel from certain slavery. Elijah called down fire from heaven, demonstrating the power and majesty of the true God, and exposing...
Robert Robinson was an 18th century Baptist preacher, author and hymn writer. He was converted at the age of 20, three years after he and several of his friends attended an evangelistic meeting where George Whitfield delivered a powerful message on the wrath of God. At the age of 23, in 1758, Robinson penned the words to one of our...
According to Webster “apostasy” is “the renunciation of a religious faith” or “the abandonment of a previous loyalty.” The word “denunciation” is offered as a suitable synonym. The Greek word from which we get the word “apostasy” is the word “apostasia” which is found only twice in the New Testament – Acts 20:21, where it is translated “forsake,” and II...
Are you ever confused by what God allows to happen? Events often seem to occur without plan or purpose. They catch us by surprise, take the wind out of our sails, and leave us wondering what just happened. The situation is magnified by the apparent inequity involved. Bad things too often happen to good people, and there are times when...
Every genuine believer has an understanding of the concept of God’s grace. We are aware of its benefits and how it is obtained. We know that scripture encourages us to “come boldly before the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16), and although we are quick and eager...
Our country is confused! Everybody has a different opinion regarding what is or is not acceptable. In today’s America, what is right for you may very well be wrong for me. Young people are being taught that they have a right to choose their position regarding right or wrong based solely on their desires. So, according to our society, public...
What is integrity and why does it matter? The specific word “integrity” is used 16 times in scripture, all in the Old Testament, and always refers to “perfection” or ” uprightness” of heart. It was the foundation of Abimilech’s defense in Genesis 20 when he was condemned for taking Abraham’s wife, Sarah, for himself. God acknowledged that Abimalech was innocent of...
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