A Fuller Discussion: Considering a Multi-faceted Issue
The waters have recently been stirred in conservative circles regarding the modernization of the King James Version. Permit me to make a few observations regarding the fuller discussion that needs to take place.
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A Hard-to-Read Bible is Not More Virtuous, Nor is it More Accurate
A recent article regarding the KJV debate seems to be making a comeback for the plowboys — those who desire the Bible in their own common tongue.
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Christian Growth , Theology , Practical Matters , Apologetics Thomas Balzamo October 26, 2024 Thomas Balzamo , KJV , KJVO , King James Version , Bible , Bible versions , modernization , modern Bible translations , preservation , Nathan Deatrick , David Cloud , plowboy , Tyndale , TRO , Textus Receptus Only , Textus Receptus , KJV preferred , NKJV , MEV , logical fallacies , translation , Haifley , Mark Ward , Romans 7 , Bible translation
Marks of Good Preaching - Avoiding Illustration Delusion
What happens when sermon illustrations are used improperly?
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Marks of Good Preaching - Don't Avoid the Growing Pains
Is simple preaching a good thing? And what are some of the results of simple preaching?
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Marks of Good Preaching - Christward
How does your preaching demonstrate Christ to the listener?
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Marks of Good Preaching - You Are Not the Main Character
To the preacher who seeks to understand God and relate that understanding to the people, every single passage comes to life!
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Church Administration , Doctrinal , Theology Thomas Balzamo January 16, 2024 Thomas Balzamo , preaching , sermons , Bible Study , application , bad preaching , hermeneutics , knowing God , the mind of God , man-centered , God-centered , Esther
Marks of Good Preaching - Stable and Learned
A Berean Christian is aware of what real Bible preaching is and should be.
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Church Administration , Doctrinal , Theology Thomas Balzamo January 3, 2024 Thomas Balzamo , preaching , sermons , Bible Study , original intent , historical context , literary context , cross references , application , bad preaching , hermeneutics
Marks of Good Preaching - Straight Lines and the Reasonable Person Standard
One must be able to draw as straight of a line as possible from the intent of the passage to the application one is making.
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Church Administration , Doctrinal , Theology Thomas Balzamo January 3, 2024 Thomas Balzamo , preaching , sermons , Bible Study , original intent , historical context , literary context , cross references , application , bad preaching , hermeneutics
Marks of Good Preaching - Original Intent
Without authorial intent, God's people have different opinions of what passages mean based on their desired outcome.
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Church Administration , Doctrinal , Theology Thomas Balzamo December 2, 2023 Thomas Balzamo , preaching , sermons , Bible Study , original intent , historical context , literary context , cross references , application , bad preaching
Have We Lost Our (Open) Minds?
Are we becoming a Christianized self-confirming echo chamber?
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Doctrinal , Theology , Christian Growth , Church Culture Justin Arnott March 29, 2022 tradition , Bereans , Berea , church , equity , convictions , beliefs , learning , spiritual growth , Justin Arnott
I Will Draw All Men Unto Me
John 12:32 says God will draw all men to Himself. How does He do this?
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Asking the Fundamental Question - Part 2
In a prior post, I considered two Biblical absolutes — that any person who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved, and that natural men are not seeking the Lord. But people are saved, and that raises the question of how that is.
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