Contradictions in Scripture?

Thoughts from the Pastor

‘Wisdom Literature’ is, according to Wikipedia, “a genre of literature common in the ancient Near East which consist of statements by sages and the wise, that offer teachings about divinity and virtue.”  By genre we mean writings similar in form, style and...
Thoughts from the Pastor

Thoughts from the Pastor

“Grace to you, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”  In the New Testament we have nine different letters that Paul wrote to churches. In each and every case, he opened the letters with these words.  The grace of God is one of the...

Thoughts from the Pastor

The more I look at the western world today, the more I think about the words Jesus shared with His disciples the night before He was crucified, telling them, “These things I have spoken to you, that ye should not be offended (made to stumble). They...

Thoughts from the Pastor

The grace of God and the power of God are often employed together in Scripture.  We see it with the children of Israel who were constantly grumbling to God, who instead of giving them what they deserved for being a stiff-necked people, constantly provided (i.e.;...