Category: Commentary
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Discipleship in the Bible
There’s a hymn called “I have decided to follow Jesus” which largely owes its notoriety to Billy Graham, as it became a popular song during his famous crusades. From the song, it says: “I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus” Before giving the refrain…
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Falwell resigns from Liberty under allegations of complicity in sexual misconduct
UPDATE: Monday evening, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Falwell informed them that he has sent a letter of resignation. UPDATE: In another twist, Falwell says he has not resigned. It was reported by several news outlets. It appears that Falwell and his board are in negotiations. Jerry Falwell, Jr resigned as president of…
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Sermon: Security system – John 6:35-40
35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. 36 But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. 37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever…
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Falwell Jr. on leave after inappropriate Instagram photo
The largest Christian university in the world should not be led by a person who’s controversial because of his antics. It’s one thing to be controversial due to conviction or controversial due to moral stances which cut against the grain of society. But Jerry Falwell, Jr’s controversies largely stem from his antics. This week, Falwell…
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The danger of bad Biblical teaching
NOT MANY OF YOU SHOULD BECOME TEACHERS, MY BROTHERS, FOR YOU KNOW THAT WE WHO TEACH WILL BE JUDGED WITH GREATER STRICTNESS.-JAMES 3:1 Words matter. We can use words to bless, words to harm, words to boast, words to give instruction, and words to deceive. Through words we can tell a person that we love them,…
Josh Benner 