The Greek word anomia is rendered variously — as iniquity, or unrighteousness, or transgression of the law. We will begin with the places where it is translated as iniquity. Jesus says that in the last day, He will dismiss those who claimed to have done great works in His name, but who were actually “workers …
Two Kinds of Weakness
“Faith is our battle-axe and weapon of war; woe to the warrior who forgets it. Therefore, brethren, let us separate between weakness and weakness, — the weakness which is the token of strength, and weakness in faith which is the indication of spiritual decay” (Charles Spurgeon, An All-Round Ministry, p. 202).
Do We Think That They Think That We Are Influenced by What They Show Us?
“If their techniques for influencing us were not successful, I doubt they would spend millions of dollars for a thirty-second commercial during the Super Bowl or the Academy Awards” (Richard Winter, Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment, p. 85).
100 Lager
100 Cupboards is being translated into a passle of languages, as I believe I already informed you. I think the Danes are first with 100 Lager. This very nice review below appeared in Denmark, and was written by one Christina Andersen. I am sure the, um, quaint turns of phrase here are actually a feature …
So Just Transfer All That to the Kitchen
“Or how much curious and loving attention was expended by the first man who looked hard enough at the insides of trees, the entrails of cats, the hind ends of horses and the juice of pine tree to realize he could turn them all into the first fiddle. No doubt his wife urged him to …
Madness Is Right
The word anoia is translated as madness in one place and as folly in another. In Luke 6:11, the word describes the scribes and Pharisees in their reaction to Christ’s healing of the man with a withered hand. Because Jesus saved a life on the sabbath, they were determined in their “defense” of sabbath, to …
Bring Us Fire
“A lukewarm sermon sickens every healthy mind . . . Fire has never yet learned moderation . . . A live coal from off the altar is our need . . . Everything gives way before fire . . . Like the priests at the altar, we can do nothing without fire . . . …
The Marshmallow Test
“In an experiment at Stanford University known as the ‘marshmallow’ test,’ four-year-olds were brought into a room one by one. On the table in the room was a marshmallow. Each child was told, ‘You can have this marshmallow now if you want. But if you don’t eat it until after I get back from running …
Two Kinds of Light/Amos 10
INTRODUCTION: We have finished working through the book of Amos passage by passage, and we need to take a week to look at the structure and message of the book as a whole. Next week, Lord willing, we will come to some detailed applications. THE TEXT: “Hear ye this word which I take up against …
Fully Qualified
I was watching Barack Obama talking about something or other on the news tonight, and two things struck me about it. First, given the history that America has with race issues, the fact that Barack could be occupying the position he occupies right now is really remarkable. And the second thought is the reason for …