How God Brings Change Charles Colson told the following story in an address at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi: I love the illustration about a man named Jack Eckerd. A few years ago I was on the Bill Buckley television program, talking about restitution (one of my favorite subjects) and criminal justice. Bill Buckley…
Author: Alan Holden
Chance
Look Again If everything is coming your way, you must be in the wrong lane. Serendipity Even a blind hog occasionally turns up an acorn. You Must Do Your Own Thing Question: How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: Only one, but the light bulb must really want to change….
The Bible
The Bones of Belief A clergyman took a seat in a dining car on a train traveling along the Hudson River. Opposite him was an atheist who, seeing his clerical collar, started a discussion. “I see you are a clergyman.” “Yes,” came the reply. “I am a minister of the gospel.” “I suppose you believe…
Authority
Form and Substance A young second lieutenant at Fort Bragg discovered that he had no change when he was about to buy a soft drink from a vending machine. He flagged down a passing private and asked him, “Do you have change for a dollar?” The private cheerfully said, “I think so, let me look.”…
Open Door of Heaven
Revelation 4:1-11 Introduction Psalm 103:19 The Lord hath prepared His throne in the heavens; and His kingdom ruleth over all. A. The word “throne” appears 12 times in this chapter. B. The word “throne” appears 46 times in the Book of Revelation. C. The throne of God rules the universe, not the thrones of men….
The Apostate Church
Revelation 3:14-22 The Character of the City A. Laodicea means “the rule of the people” B. Laodicea was a wealthy city C. Laodicea was a religious city D. Laodicea was a problematic city The Christ of the Church A. The Amen, means “so be it or it is done.” Compared with 2 Corinthians 1:20. Jesus…
The Missionary Church
Revelation 3:7-13 The Character of the City A. Philadelphia means “brotherly love.” B. Philadelphia was established as an emissary outpost for Greek language and culture on the edge of the Eastern barbarian world. C. Philadelphia was a prosperous city because it was a main highway between 2 continents. D. Philadelphia was known as the “little…
The Dying Church
Revelation 3:1-6 The Character of the City A. Sardis was the crossroads of trade routes between East and West. B. Sardis worshipped Cybele with a Temple that encouraged sexual immorality. C. Sardis was situated on a hill with a fortress that offered good defense. D. Sardis was lax in discipline and morality. The Christ of…
The Unrepentant Church
Revelation 2:18-29 The Character of the City A. Thyatira was the ancient-day Pittsburgh of the 1950s. B. Center of Manufacturing C. Center of Trade Guilds or Unions The Christ of the Church–>Son of God A. Christ is God. B. His eyes of fire–>penetrating judgment C. His feet of brass–>strong and unmovable The Comprehension of Christ…
Attitude
The Fault One man gets nothing but discord out of a piano; another gets harmony. No one claims the piano is at fault. Life is about the same. The discord is there, but so is the harmony. Study to play it correctly, and it will give forth the beauty; play is falsely, and it will…