Monthly Archives: June 2007

And so, does this mean that tongues and other miraculous manifestations are with us today? Well, it’s not the purpose of these posts to answer all the questions–largely because I don’ t have all the answers. I have no reason … Continue reading →

1 Cor. 13 may not tell us whether miracles have ended, but it does clearly tell us that the ability to speak in tongues or even to prophesy is no proof of spiritual excellence! Rather, these are given as crutches … Continue reading →

I grew up at a time when Pentecostalism was highly controversial in the Churches of Christ. Many churches split over the issue. As a result of the controversy, the Churches had to develop a response to the question of whether … Continue reading →

When we consider how the church should respond to its surrounding community, the starting point of the discussion has to be how Jesus responded to his surrounding community. We’ve considered some of what Jesus did. Consider for a moment what … Continue reading →

The Jesus that Luke tells us about is cosmically powerful. He can heal at a distance, calm storms with a word, and command legions of angels. Moreover, he is a man on a mission, well aware of his historic destiny, … Continue reading →

I’ve now added lesson notes on Luke 10. I’m preparing these for veteran teachers I coach for our Sunday morning adult education program but they should be suitable for personal study. Luke chapter 10

Consider these verses, which some may consider paradoxical: (John 10:10b KJV) I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. (Luke 9:23-24) Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after … Continue reading →

For over 10 years, Br. Hook has graced the internet with his website “Freedom’s Ring” and his emailed newsletter by the same name. He brought the bright light of freedom in Christ to countless thousands, and after a life well … Continue reading →

I’ve added an index to the posts here. It’s also listed at the top of the page and under the widget for Pages. I hope it helps you find your way around.

One of the problems with blogging software is that the newest posts are on top and the oldest posts get pushed over to page 2 and later. The fact is, some of the older posts are much more important than … Continue reading →