by Jesse Richardson | Apr 22, 2013 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
I stated during my message this last Sunday night that every Christian is a theologian, a good one or a bad one. In context, I was sharing how easy and all too common it is for Christians to avoid hard truths or deep study. Sometimes we do this to avoid confrontation,...
by Jesse Richardson | Oct 1, 2012 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
HELP FOR OUR UNBELIEF There are times old, memorized Bible promises just don’t help me trust Jesus. I recite them in the face of temptation, but nothing. No power, no belief, no victory. Is this because Jesus isn’t trustworthy? After all, “For all the promises of God...
by Jesse Richardson | Aug 22, 2012 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
Original Post By: Joe Thorn at joethorn.net Iwas taught by many that good preaching must be practical, focusing on action. I was even told in a couple seminary classes that every point in a sermon should be a command. I appreciate the emphasis on practicality and...
by Jesse Richardson | Jul 30, 2012 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
Probably no text in the Bible reveals the passion of God for his own glory more clearly and bluntly as Isaiah 48:9-11 where God says, For my name’s sake I defer my anger, for the sake of my praise I restrain it for you, that I may not cut you off. Behold, I have...
by Jesse Richardson | Jul 26, 2012 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
5 Things to Ask Yourself As You Read Your Bible by: Pastor Mark Driscoll on Jul 24, 2012 in Discipleship, Study, Theology Do you want to live for God? Do you want to glorify and enjoy him? Do you know how to accomplish that? Thankfully, as Christians,...