But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. 1 Peter 3: 14-16
Quick Devotional from 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (Observation from the Greek)
Written by SLIMJIM
This is from my daily Greek exercise of sight reading many months ago, courtesy of Vincent S Artale Jr.
Our text is from the Greek translation of 1 Thessalonians 5:16. Here is my translation:
“SENTENCE 16 Πάντοτε...
A weekend leisure reading review…because sometimes Pastors also need a break from heavy theological reading!
Francesco Francavilla. The Black Beetle: No Way Out. Milwaukie, OR: Dark Horse Comics, August 27th 2013. 152 pp.
5 out of 5
Purchase: Amazon
I almost...
Mid-December 2018 Presuppositional Apologetics’ Links
Written by SLIMJIM
Here are the links gathered from the Internet between December 8th-14th, 2018 concerning the topic of Presuppositional apologetics.
(While it is not in this week’s round up I do want to share Christmas Recommended Books on Presuppositional Apologetics for 2018 since we are in...
Review: Founding Martyr: The Life and Death of Dr. Joseph Warren, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero
Written by SLIMJIMI am reviewing this book for this weekend’s leisure reading review (because Pastors also need a break from heavy theological reading!) which I also recommend if you are looking for a gift to purchase for someone who loves history.
Christian Di Spigna. Founding Martyr: The Life and...
For more of our posts responding to alleged Bible contradictions check out our Collection of Posts Responding to Bible Contradictions.
For today’s post we will tackle the question the Skeptic Annotated Bible asked: Where did John baptize?
Here are the two answers which the skeptic...
Audio CD Review: The History Of Christianity In The Reformation Era
Written by SLIMJIM
Brad S. Gregory. The History Of Christianity In The Reformation Era. Chantilly, VA: The Teaching Company, July 8, 2013. 18 hours, 47 minutes, 6 seconds.
5 out of 5
Purchase: Amazon
This is an audio history lecture produced by The Teaching Company. It is the second set that I listened...
What three Biblical books best encapsulates the message of the Bible?
Written by SLIMJIM
In another internet forum someone asked the hypothetical question of “What three Biblical books best encapsulates the message of the Bible?”
Now of course we can’t make the all the books in the Bible forced into three books; there’s a sense we can do injustice to the richness...
Susan Lutz. Thankfulness: Even When It Hurts. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing, April 1st 2002. 22 pp.
4 out of 5
Purchase: Westminster | Amazon
This biblical counseling booklet addresses the issue of being thankful. Specifically it...
Christian Kindergarten Plant Lesson 1: What is a Plant?
Written by SLIMJIMFinally after months since our last Christian homeschool lessons we are back to sharing teaching outlines every week on Wednesday again!
This is a four part Christian Home School Lesson Series for first graders on plants that aims to fulfill the Science Content Standards from the California...
Apologetics Sermon Illustration #50: Messianic Prophecy And A Red Carpet Premiere
Written by SLIMJIM
Point: Predictive prophecies are important in God’s attestation from His Word that Jesus is the Messiah. How could we further illustrate the importance of Messianic prophecies?
Picture: When I was younger I use to work security in Hollywood. Our company would...
Marshall Segal. Not Yet Married. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, June 30th 2017. 208 pp.
5 out of 5
Purchase: Westminster | Amazon
Do I recommend this book? I do (pun intended). This is hands down the best book on singleness and relationship that I read this...
Help! I feel I gave to the church more than it has blessed me
Written by SLIMJIM
It’s Sunday. Church is today! But I write this post to encourage any Christians who are on the verge of burning out. May be you silently are crying for help. May you say “I feel I gave to the church than it has blessed me” and you feel like quitting.
Here&rsq...
Early December 2018 Presuppositional Apologetics Links
Written by SLIMJIM
These are links concerning Presuppositional apologetics gathered from December 1st-7th, 2018. While it is not in this week’s round up I do want to share Christmas Recommended Books on Presuppositional Apologetics for 2018 since we are in the month of December.
1.) Refu...
Establish the need: How is your communication with your spouse? Specifically how are you with listening to your spouse?
Purpose: Today we shall look at five points to help us communicate better by being better listeners.
- The importance of listening
- Symptoms of listening problem
- Reasons we are quick to...
Quick Devotional from 1 Thessalonians 5:5 (Observation from the Greek)
Written by SLIMJIM
This is from my daily Greek exercise of sight reading many months ago, courtesy of Vincent S Artale Jr.
Our text is from the Greek translation of 1 Thessalonians 5:5. Here is my translation:
“SUPPORT 5 ‹✓ [TP πάντες γὰρ...
Pre-Marital Abstinence Makes the Married Heart Grow Stronger
Written by SLIMJIM
Have you heard of the saying “absence makes the heart grow fonder?”
For the Christian a related corollary would be “Pre-Marital Abstinence Makes Married Heart Grow Stronger.”
Christians who are in courtship: I want to encourage you to continue pursuing godliness even as you...
In Defense of Christianity Lectures: Foundational Principles for Engaging an Unbelieving World
Written by SLIMJIM
This is a five part video lecture series featuring the Rev. Dr. Alan D. Strange teaching on Presuppositional Apologetics. This conference was sponsored by Resurrection Presbyterian Church in Oshkosh, WI. The conference took place on October 20th-21st, 2018.
In the first session Dr. Strange evaluate...
This is a review of an Audio CD set on military history. Why would our blog on the Bible, Theology, Apologetics and Christian worldview review such a resource? I believe the more Christians know from auxiliary disciplines outside of theology and apologetics helps us better understand...
Bible Contradiction? Did Jehoiakim die in Babylon or near Jerusalem?
Written by SLIMJIM
For today’s post we will tackle the question the Skeptic Annotated Bible asked: Did Jehoiakim die in Babylon or near Jerusalem?
Here are the two answers which the skeptic believes indicate a Bible contradiction:
He died in Babylon.
“Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king,...
Here’s a talk by Pastor Jeff Durbin in some kind of camp in Canada. He’s speaking on the topic of Presuppositional Apologetics. The message is 1 hours and 36 minutes long. This might be helpful if you are not familiar with Presuppositional Apologetics as taught by...
Here are weekend reviews of comic book readings, because sometimes Pastors needs a break from heavy theological reading!
The following are comics that are historical fictions, nonfictions or comics that takes place of a certain specific historical era.
Ethan Young. Nanjing: The Burning City. ...
Late November 2018 Presuppositional Apologetics’ Links
Written by SLIMJIM
Here are the links related to Presuppositional apologetics gathered between November 22nd-30th, 2018.
1.) Christmas Recommended Books on Presuppositional Apologetics for 2018
2.) God Alone Provides the Necessary Environment for Science
3.) Understanding Bahnsen… Again
4.) ...
A weekend non-fiction book review! Because sometimes even Pastors need a break from heavy theological reading!
Jim Proser. No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy. New York, NY: HarperLuxe, August 7th 2018. 416 pp.
4 out of 5
Purchase: Amazon
This is the first book on James Mattis. ...
Quick Devotional from 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (Observation from the Greek)
Written by SLIMJIM
This is from my daily Greek exercise of sight reading some few months ago, courtesy of Vincent S Artale Jr.
Our text is from the Greek translation of 1 Thessalonians 4:3. Here is my translation:
“SUPPORT 3 ‹→ τοῦτο →›...
My Response to “Leftist” Christians bashing John Allen Chau in a Meme
Written by SLIMJIMIf you have been following our blog this last week you would know I have written twice on the response of some to the death of missionary John Allen Chau who was killed reaching out to an unreach tribe off the coast of India.
My first post was titled “John Allen Chau and North...
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