Ironworks

  Can we understand the Bible in the same way? Let’s face it, we are unique individuals with diverse backgrounds. We think differently from one another at times. What about the Bible? Is it possible for each of us to differ when it comes to the eternal truth of God? The Bible teaches God’s Word is truth (cf. Psalm 119:160; John 17:17). Thus, we understand that God’s Word is absolute truth. So, why do so many groups, including many educated men, disagree with the Lord’s church? One might say, “We cannot understand the Bible the same way and that is okay.” I find this remarkable, considering all the interactions we have in a day that require us to make the right interpretation. For instance, if you were to head up to the turnpike, once you go through the gate at Afton, you have a choice. If you were intending on going to Tulsa, you would cross the overpass, if you were intending on heading to Joplin, you would take the first right and not cross the overpass. Is it possible for all ...

          A United States senator recently started a book tour that was titled, “It’s Okay To Be Angry at Capitalism.” That is fine. Everyone can have their own political views. The first amendment of the United States allows for such beliefs. It even allows such a senator to sell tickets to the aforementioned tickets for $35 to $95 each. It should be evident that there is a great deal of hypocrisy with Marxism.            Inconsistency is to be expected with broken systems in a broken world. However, when one acts like a system is so bad and writes a book about how the system is so evil, you would expect that individual to avoid the great evils of that system that he alleges anger with. Can you imagine a brother in Christ writing about how evil Satan is and then using Satan’s tools to further his own name and personal riches?           It’s okay to be angry with Satan! I, for one, am very ang...

  “Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.” Proverbs 25:19 From time to time I receive a call from various denominational groups that want the congregation I serve with to purchase something from them. I have received calls about camp rentals, books, and most recently a call from an organization called RightNow Media. Sadly, this was not my first encounter with this group. I was familiar with this group because I have seen a link to this organization on the websites of several congregations across the nation. So why is this a problem? Please consider the evidence. What is Right Now Media RightNow Media, according to their website, is, “A streaming library of more than 20,000 Bible study videos for leaders to share with their people.” Seems innocent enough. In fact, we in the 21st century have seen that streaming videos have been very successful as a means of communicating the truth of the Gospel. However, RightNow Med...