by David Allen | Jan 21, 2015 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References
Tucked away in Luke’s Gospel is the Parable of the Unworthy Slave. It is one of the most enigmatic in all the Gospels. In the Middle East in the first century, the traditional roles of masters and slaves were well-defined. Dependency and inequality were assumed....
by David Allen | Jan 5, 2015 | Bible, Calvinism, Preaching, Sermons
I read lots of sermons. It goes with my line of work. On my blog during 2015, I will on occasion post portions of sermons past that I deem have value and interest for today’s readers. Today’s post comes from Erskine Mason (1805-1851). Mason was a graduate of Princeton...
by David Allen | Dec 31, 2014 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References
III. EXPOSITION 5:3 – “poor in spirit” – keenly aware of being spiritually destitute and totally dependent on God. No self-sufficiency or self-righteousness. Not socio-economic category. Spiritual paupers who recognize their spiritual bankruptcy. “Kingdom of heaven” –...
by David Allen | Dec 29, 2014 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons
I. OVERVIEW 1. The Sermon on the Mount is not laws to be kept to achieve salvation. Rather it defines the character and conduct of Christians. 2. Beatitudes (Latin – “happy”) introduce the Sermon on the Mount. The Greek term indicates deep inner joy. 3. Eight...
by David Allen | Dec 15, 2014 | Bible, Devotional, Gospel
We are all born debtors. The instant we emerge from the birth canal, we owe someone for 9 months of room and board. Since the national debt just passed $18 trillion, as a United States citizen, that newborn baby will enter the world with a portion of that debt at...
by David Allen | Nov 21, 2014 | Bible, Reviews, Theology
Craig Blaising is Vice President and Provost, Professor of Theology, and the Jesse Hendley Chair of Biblical Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Blaising offered an evaluation and critique of Gentry and Wellum’s book Kingdom Through Covenant (KTC)...
