Why? That was the answer to a statement I made concerning me writing a Pastorās Blog for Lakeview Baptist Church. I must admit, that caught me by surprise.
The answer to his three-letter question will take some time to answer.
First, we live in the 21st century and everything is going digital if it hasnāt already done so. I own a wrist watch that allows me to make and answer calls. It just makes sense to throw a āhookā into the digital waters.
Second, a blog (binary log) gives me another avenue to complete the āGreat Commission.ā We are to āpreach and teach.ā A blog gives me a chance to craft a simple, single Bible study, meditation or encouragement to the digital world.
Third, I can share my thoughts about the Scriptures, doctrine or the Christian life in short essays.
Pastor Crowder will be doing most of the writing, however, other members, deacons or teachers may make cameos.
Mostly, this blog will be fairly random, covering a wide array of topics. HOWEVER, I will not discuss politics.
Topics like; doctrine, parenting, prayer, pastoring, bible study helps and current cultural issues.
This blog is devoted to learning.
Why Salvation Cannot Be Lost and Grace Cannot Fail By Dr. Robert c Crowder Anchor Verse: John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Introduction: Holding Fast to What God Holds Secure Every believer, especially early in their Christian Walk, wrestles at some point with the question, āAm I really saved?ā Perhaps the question arises after a season of failure or spiritual dryness. Others…
We know him as Peter, but he began as Simon. He was a fisherman working the waters of Galilee. He had a withered face from too many days in the sun and sea. Calluses covered his hands. He was too often too quick with his tongue; however, he had a big heart. One day, he had an encounter with Jesus and his life was never the same. When Jesus called him, He didnāt just invite Simon into a new life;…
Discover why studying the Bible is more than a disciplineāitās a spiritual lifeline. Learn how Godās Word equips, transforms, and guides believers for everyday life and eternal hope.
Trees of Righteousness Psalm 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Texas winters are no joke and we found out how challenging and demanding a winter can be in a central Texas ice storm. On February 17, 2021, I entered our church in day three of a freeze with no power to our campus to make sure our childrenās education building did not have any water issues. As…
Last week I left you with a question, “Where did Cain get his wife?” (Genesis 4:17) This question is commonly asked of Christians that publicly profess their faith at some point in their life. It is meant to confuse and dissuade the Christian from further attempts to witness to them. On Wednesday evening, we looked at this question following our a common format: What is the question? Where did Cain get his wife?” How would you answer this question? This…
Purpose of this Study: Prepare The purpose of this study, is so that when you are openly witnessing to someone, perhaps over a cup of coffee, you can answer them based on a repertoire of answers you have developed through studying God’s word. Answers to questions that you have already studied and memorized. The first question asked is, “Where did Cain get his wife?” (Genesis 4:17) This question is commonly asked of Christians that publicly profess their faith at some…
Thereās not a day goes by that I donāt apply some form of apologetic to my life. The whole idea of defending oneās faith, seems a bit frightening and sometimes even overwhelming. However, the Scripture is full of āanswers to hard questions.ā Even those questions that you may not have even thought of or asked yet. I use apologetics when I write sermons, Bible studies, blog, and Facebook. People have questions. As Christians, we should always be ready to provide…
The Cycle of Sin of Israel Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets: Moses, the man God chose, lead the children of Israel out of bondage in the land of Egypt. God met with Moses on Mt. Sinai and gave him the Ten Commandments and the Book of the Covenant. Moses set up order within the twelve tribes and led…
Introduction This is part One of a 12 part series based on the life of Gideon. The events included in the Book of Judges cover a turbulent period in the life of Israel, from about 1380 ā 1050 B.C. — the time of the conquest of Palestine to the beginning of the monarchy. Though the land is controlled by Israel and occupied under the leadership of Joshua, the land was not completely conquered. Many strongholds were bypassed and left to…
One day after we celebrated āEasterā or as we call it around here, āResurrection Sundayā, I was reminiscing about the whole weekend and the following notions and ideas took over my thoughts: Easter still means something special in the state of Texas. While many things have changed, namely the number of stores that were on a normal Sunday schedule or those that had shorter hours, people as a whole still have a desire to worship on that day. In central…
