The Entire New Testament Is Red Letter

October 25, 2018 by Joel Burns in meditations

The authority of the Apostles functions in much the same way as the authority Christ Himself had received from God the Father. It’s just like when a diplomat speaks for the chief executive of their country back home: the words of the diplomat function as the words of the executive, regardless of who literally says them. Christ spoke for God, and the Apostles spoke for Christ.

If you reject the teachings of the Apostles as somehow not having the same authority as those of Christ, you essentially reject Christ and God the Father.

10 Things Men Should Always Be Praying For

October 03, 2018 by Joel Burns in meditations, prayer

What follows is not meant to be any kind of exhaustive list, but rather a helpful guide in both reminding and encouraging Christian men to be diligent and serious about their prayers. Talking with Almighty God with an expectation of being heard is an unfathomable privilege, so it is something we should take very seriously.

Nothing But An Insect

September 19, 2018 by Joel Burns in meditations

Praise God that He does not leave us to ‘in-and-of ourselves.’

The Balancing Act (Meditations in Ecclesiastes - Part VI)

September 17, 2018 by Joel Burns in meditations, Ecclesiastes

We have seen in our previous meditation that Solomon places a notable emphasis on the concept of balance in life. There is a rightful time for everything and there is rest and wisdom in acceptance of the fact.

Not Your Own - The Bible and Slavery (Part II)

July 27, 2018 by Joel Burns in meditations, Issues & Commentary

There is a way in which the Bible not only condones slavery, but absolutely requires it. It is not in the way anti-Christian activists would have us believe, neither is it what pops into most of our minds when we hear the word.

But make no mistake: to be a Christian is to be a slave.