kNOw God, kNOw M.V.P. (Meaning, Value, Purpose)

kNOw God, kNOw M.V.P. (Meaning, Value, Purpose)

July 2, 2018 @DannyScottonJr 0

Many objections to belief in God are moral or volitional issues masquerading as intellectual ones. Many simply do not want their to be a God. However, without God, as many atheists have affirmed, life has no ultimate meaning, value, or purpose…

Sermon: Always Be Ready | 1 Pet 3:15

Always Be Ready: 1 Pet 3:15 Bible Study [Slideshow]

June 27, 2018 @DannyScottonJr 0

[Bible Study] Peter tells us not to fear people, but to revere Christ. We are to always be ready to make a reasonable defense for our faith – a defense I believe is more convincing when supported not only with personally subjective reasons, but objectively evidential reasons. And we are to do this gently, out of reverence to God.

Sermon: Always Be Ready | 1 Pet 3:15

Sermon: Always Be Ready | 1 Pet 3:15

June 27, 2018 @DannyScottonJr 0

Peter tells us not to fear people, but to revere Christ. We are to always be ready to make a reasonable defense for our faith – a defense I believe is more convincing when supported not only with personally subjective reasons, but objectively evidential reasons. And we are to do this gently, out of reverence to God.

"Grace" & "Faith" | Gifts Have Strings Attached

“Grace” & “Faith” | Gifts Have Strings Attached

June 22, 2018 @DannyScottonJr 0

What is “grace”? What is “faith”? In the first-century, these were common terms in the intricate patronage system that structured society. Patrons would do “favors” (graces) for needy clients (“friends”). These clients were to respond in good “faith” (e.g., gratitude, public praise, loyalty…

Straight Outta Context

Straight Outta Context

June 15, 2018 @DannyScottonJr 0

Don’t you hate when people intentionally twist your words? Or when you people take what you say the wrong way?… If so, regardless of our worldview, may we keep this in mind whenever we try to interpret the words written in the Bible.

Good News: New Age! | Isaiah 61:1 Meditation

Good News: New Age! | Isaiah 61:1 Meditation

June 13, 2018 @DannyScottonJr 0

In this familiar passage, the foretold Anointed Messiah-Servant-King announces the Good News of the inauguration of a New Age — the just and righteous reign of God.

Jesus reads these very words at the inauguration of His ministry, identifying Himself as the the Anointed One who will usher in the Kingdom of God.