We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Some Random Good Stuff


It’s time again to share some of the articles which I found of good value this past few weeks, and which I have permanently bookmarked for future reference.  I hope you will find them as thought-provoking as did I.

One of the standard atheist/skeptic talking points is that the Bible condones slavery and sexism.  This article should provide you with some good responses.

Another of the atheist talking points is about God’s “genocide” of the Amalekites (as well as other Canaanite tribes).  I found a really good explanation to share with those blindly using such talking points.

How do you feel about your wife?  Is she your “help meet”?  Do you give her the recognition she deserves?  Well, surprisingly, I think I usually do.  Tim Challies had a good article which made me think very much of my own wife.  What do you think, husbands? Perhaps you might do as I did, and share it with your wife while telling her it is how you think of her.

Now, this article is just about some interesting history in regards to the Old Testament.  Fascinating stuff.

Last, but not least, I think Jon Gleason had an excellent analogy in regards to what really makes a Christian.  Hint: it isn’t what we wear or what we claim, or even lots of things we do.

3 comments:

Jon Gleason said...

Hello, Glenn. Thank you for the link.

That is an excellent article on the Amalekites. The topic is a difficult one, but when we put it in the context of all of Scripture it begins to make more sense, and he's done a good job of that.

Anonymous said...

Hi Glenn, I second the article on the Amalekites. Wow, that was well done, very thorough!

-carolyn

Glenn E. Chatfield said...

Yep, when you come across an article as good as that one, it cries out to be shared!