Tag Archives: inerrancy

“For The Mouth of the Lord Hath Spoken It” (Isaiah 40:1-8 sermon)

Posted on 2017/12/11 by Shawn Thomas

A few weeks ago, we celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation which Martin Luther initiated when he questioned the unbiblical teachings of the church of his day. Emory University in Atlanta actually has a big collection of Lutheran … Continue reading →

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“The Disciple’s Indispensable Book” (Matthew 5:17-19 sermon)

Posted on 2017/07/10 by Shawn Thomas

John Bunyan’s classic story, Pilgrim’s Progress, is generally regarded as the 2nd-most widely read book of all time outside the Bible. In it he tells the allegorical story of “Pilgrim”, who leaves “The City of Destruction” where he lives, on … Continue reading →

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Rodney Stark, “Mythbuster”!

Posted on 2016/01/22 by Shawn Thomas

I have never watched “Mythbusters”, the iconoclastic Discovery Channel show which tests the veracity of popular urban legends — but I felt like I was in the midst of a Christian history version of the show as I read Rodney … Continue reading →

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God’s Perfect Word

Posted on 2014/06/27 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 12 contrasts the flattering words (:2-3) and boastful word-faith (:4) of men with the perfect words of God. Verse 6 says “The words of the LORD are pure words; as silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Doctrine of the Bible, by David S. Dockery

Posted on 2013/12/16 by Shawn Thomas

INTRODUCTION: Dr. David Dockery is one of the most highly-respected leaders in the SBC, and his observations should be considered with appropriate regard. In the Preface to the book, Dockery states his purpose: “I have attempted to provide a careful … Continue reading →

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The Authority of God’s Word

Posted on 2013/03/24 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 119:128 the Psalmist said: “Therefore I esteem right all Thy precepts concerning everything.” This was a strong statement about his commitment to the authority of God’s word in his life. In it he asserted that:

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