Christian Unity

I have been blogging on Blogger for years (and publishing via FTP to my personal domain.) Within a

Flesh is a prominent concept in the New Testament. The Greek word for "flesh" is σάρξ (

Shortly after my conversion in the campus ministry in 1976, I purchased my first copy of the New

Recently I've been teaching an online course on how to use the software tool e-Sword for Bible

The elders and ministry staff of our congregation like to choose a theme for each year. Of course our

-- Posted By Alan to Christian Unity at 12/21/2009 07:18:00 AM

On our return from Sweden, we spent a couple of days in the UK. We devoted one inspiring but

This past weekend my wife and I returned from a business trip to Stockholm, Sweden. While there we

Crickets are chirping.... I've been swamped with some major projects in the past few weeks.

One of my favorite resources for Bible study is a free software package called e-Sword, by Rick

Matt 24:45-51 "Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of

Martyrdom. That sobering subject may have been part of what the Holy Spirit had in mind when Peter

Before we look at what Peter wrote about suffering, let's take a quick look at the attitudes of

One of the themes of the book of 1 Peter is that Christians should have godly relationships. The

Our congregation has decided to affirm the August 2009 revision of the ICOC Plan for United

Several themes run through the book of 1 Peter: The great salvation we are receiving Our response to

1Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you

1 Peter 5:12 With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you

That the apostle Simon Peter is the author of the letter we call 1 Peter has been overwhelmingly

I try to post an article on this blog at least once a week. That is easier some weeks than others.

Mac Deaver and Phil Sanders have withdrawn from the conversation between progressives and

1Ti 1:15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world

Romans 7:15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do

My daughter shares some blog postings from her Google Reader from time to time. Recently she shared

I am registered to attend the 2009 International Leadership Conference in Denver on September 3-6.

What we have here is a failure to communicate. The Israelites had taken ownership of the Promised

Pro 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

In case you were worried, no, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. Many things have been

This blogger has a new grandchild! Abigail was born June 3 at 2:23 am. Baby, parents, and

James 4:11-12 Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother