What an amazing experience this has been. Let me share what I mean… The Sermon on the Mount In Matthew 5-7 we read that Jesus went up into a mountain and taught the disciples. Perhaps its because I’m from the Western United States that I have such high standards for the usage of the word mountain. Nevertheless, the gospels often speak of Jesus retreating into … Continue reading My Pilgrimage – Day 2
In I Samuel 8 we discover the story of Israel and their very last judge. Samuel is getting older and the nation of Israel was growing tired of being different among the nations (8:5). They demanded that Samuel appoint a king over the nation and in doing so they rejected the Theocracy of God (8:7). Though Samuel warns them again (10:17-19) and again (12:1-25), Israel … Continue reading Did God want Israel to have a King?
Southern Hills is not a rich church with a huge budget. However, we have determined to scrimp, save and spend ever dime we possibly can on planting churches around the world. We have helped to plant churches in India, Africa, Mexico, the South Pacific, Nepal, France, Italy and the UK. We have supported church plants in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. This year … Continue reading We Will Plant Churches
The first five books of the Bible (Pentateuch, The Law, The Torah) were written anonymously. Unlike many of the books of the Bible, these five do not claim to have an author. However, it is widely believed that Moses was indeed the author of these most important books. Here are a few reasons why I believe the Bible indicates Mosaic authorship. I. Internal Evidence Though … Continue reading Who Wrote the Pentateuch?
This is a guest post by Jaclyn Palmer Salvation is a Moment in one person’s life that changes their eternity. Okay, I didn’t write that… I stole it… from my pastor. (Sorry Pastor…it’s good stuff…take it as a compliment) Salvation: The point a person learns of God’s love, acknowledges their own deprivation, and receives Jesus Christ as their Savior. Moment: (snap) … that quick. Simple. … Continue reading A Miraculous Moment
This is another guest post by Pastor Dan Ruiz The ministry of the Holy Spirit is a marvelous work. The understanding of how the Spirit works and exactly what the Spirit does is rampant in this day and age. The fatal flaw of many believers allows personal experience or emotions to trump the objective interpretation of scripture. Leaning on private revelation in place of the … Continue reading The Comfort of the Holy Spirit
While watching Bill O’Reilly with Jonathan last fall during the presidential election my 9-year-old boy said, “When I grow up, I’m going to be president.” I was proud of my boy and thankful that I live in a country that this dream is actually possible. After assuring him that all things are possible in America and with Christ guiding him he could do anything he desired I asked, “Why do you want to be president?” He responded, “Then I would make everyone believe in Jesus and go to church.”
Throughout history it is puzzling to see the church change its doctrine from one generation to the next. How does this happen? If the Bible clearly states a truth and the church believes the truth, how then does the church’s doctrine change?
