True Freedom, Indeed | John 8:31-36 [Sermon Text & Audio]

True Freedom, Indeed | John 8:31-36 [Sermon Text & Audio]

July 9, 2018 @DannyScottonJr 0

Research suggests that the modern conception of freedom — our most cherished virtue — is almost purely negative (i.e., freedom *from* constraints). The Truth of Jesus gives freedom *from* (negative freedom) our rebellious nature and freedom *to* (positive freedom) fulfill our original purpose — right relationship with God. Though our culture often co-opts His words, His is the Truth that truly “will set you free.”

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…