Category Archives: bible

How To View the Bible

Posted on May 21, 2018 by fred kerr

The Bible isn’t an abstract book of theology. It’s stories of how God deals with people. He wants us to see what people are really like – and how He deals with them – it’s about reality. God says, “Here … Continue reading →

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Why the atheist or believer will not have all his Bible questions answered?

Posted on February 16, 2018 by fred kerr

Why the atheist  or believer will not have all his Bible questions answered?  Like feeding a dead cat is reasoning with one not open to truth.  I am focused on atheists and skeptics who attack, who ask questions, but do … Continue reading →

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How important is supremacy of the Bible’s authority?

Posted on February 10, 2018 by fred kerr

  Once rejecting the authority of the Bible, genuine Christianity dies. Without this stable, fixed anchor, objectivity is lost. A Pandora’s Box is opened. Without its singular compass, salvation doctrines drown in the sea of subjectivity. Redemption is just added … Continue reading →

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Why does the Bible devote so much space to the same basic issues including: Person/Work of Christ, sin, redemption, godly living?

Posted on July 7, 2017 by fred kerr

Blades get dull over time. Likewise the Church can lose its edge, it vision, over time. Every twenty years the next generation needs to be sharpened, retooled. “The Puritans talked of revival, visitation, awakening. . . .Founder George Mason talked … Continue reading →

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Am I a wise person or not?

Posted on June 20, 2017 by fred kerr

The book of Proverbs chapters 1-7 devotes many verses to the high value of acquiring wisdom.  But another issue  rivals wisdom for Solomon’s attention! This vital topic occupies some 80 of these 186 verses. This is about  43 percent of … Continue reading →

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How do you encourage friends to make good decisions? How do you promote good causes?

Posted on June 7, 2017 by fred kerr

One wonderful little, New Testament book is a treasure trove of appeals to making right decisions! Similar to OT book of Proverbs, Philemon offers about a dozen reasons for complying with the apostle Paul’s request. How many encouragements can you … Continue reading →

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How do you encourage family or friends to make a right decision? How do you promote good causes?

Posted on June 7, 2017 by fred kerr

One wonderful little, New Testament book is a treasure trove of appeals to making right decisions! Similar to OT book of Proverbs, Philemon offers about a dozen reasons for complying with the apostle Paul’s request. How many encouragements can you … Continue reading →

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Q- “But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further [___________]” 2 Tim 2.16 NAS

Posted on June 6, 2017 by fred kerr
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Good Christian Table Conversation?: “What Have You Been Reading In Your Bible Or Devotions Lately? Has The Lord Been Showing You Anything You’re Excited To Share?”

Posted on April 17, 2017 by fred kerr
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Meeting Alone With Jesus, Another Option: Read NT in morning, Proverbs at noon, Psalms at bedtime, an OT book on Sunday afternoons

Posted on February 4, 2017 by fred kerr
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