Old-time religion ∙∙∙

Old-time religion ∙∙∙ You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! – John 5:39 Luke 24:44-47  44 He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me inContinue reading “Old-time religion ∙∙∙”

Retrogression∙∙

Retrogression ∙∙ We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard so that we do not drift away from it. – Hebrews 2:1 Hebrews 5:11-14  11 You have become dull of hearing.  12 You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teachContinue reading “Retrogression∙∙”

Junk food ∙

Junk food ∙ Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food. – Isaiah 55:2 1 Peter 2:2-3  2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritualContinue reading “Junk food ∙”

Developmental delays ∙

Developmental delays ∙ We would like to say much more about this, but it is difficult to explain, especially since you are spiritually dull and don’t seem to listen. You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you the basics of God’s wordContinue reading “Developmental delays ∙”

The pathology of a hard heart

The pathology of a hard heart You must warn each other every day, while it is still “today,” so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. – Hebrews 3:13 Psalms 95:8-10  8 The LORD says, “Don’t harden your hearts as Israel did at Meribah, as they did at MassahContinue reading “The pathology of a hard heart”