born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
No one: Hey, it would be fun to revisit your trip to Egypt, Jordan, and Israel in 2019. For the next few days, you should post letters describing each day. Me: Say less Dear Friends, I hope this letter finds you well. Today has been filled with awe-inspiring moments as we journeyed through the lands where Jesus... Continue Reading →
No one: Hey, it would be fun to revisit your trip to Egypt, Jordan, and Israel in 2019. For the next few days, you should post letters describing each day. Me: Say less Dear Friends, Greetings from the bustling city of Cairo! I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. This... Continue Reading →
Israel's Rejection of Jesus as Messiah With only a brief dip into the pool of the Gospels, a perplexing dilemma emerges – why did the majority of Jesus' own people reject his claim to be the Messiah? Even with miracles validating his messianic role, the paradoxical rejection remains a significant problem. Moral Stubbornness and Intellectual... Continue Reading →
At some point, all of us will struggle with our faith, perhaps to a point where we wander from our King. The Scriptures provide warning signs that should set off alarms worth our attention. As 1 Corinthians 10:12 warns, “Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” Seven Danger Signals... Continue Reading →
The book of Jude sits near the end of the New Testament; inside, we discover a potent and relevant message for Christians facing challenges. Jude tackles the threat of ungodly influences infiltrating the Christian community with solid theological affirmations, poetic condemnations of ungodliness, and practical guidance for believers in such situations. We are living in... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 