By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “I only have one problem with Progressive Theology; its contentions remind me too much of the devil using Scripture as he did with Jesus during his temptation in the wilderness. Each argument made from the passage selected is usually, if not exclusively, removed from its context, misapplied, and manipulative […]
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The Cure for Every Curse
by Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “What’s not so popularly understood is that the Cross was intended to work two ways: vertically, to heal our irreconcilable differences with God, and horizontally, to heal our irreconcilable differences with each other. The Cross must stand between us and the Heavenly Father, but the Cross must also stand […]
Sharing the Gospel ‘In and Out of Season’
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “I always assumed that the passage in 2 Timothy 4:2 that admonishes us to share the Gospel ‘in and out of season’ was about preaching the gospel whether it’s a favorable time or not. I still believe that’s correct. But interestingly, Oswald Chambers brings out another aspect, saying: “’The […]
Clovid 19 Cloud of Confusion
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “There is a remarkable book which was published several years ago. In the book, Canon Roger Lloyd, an arch-demon, instructs his subordinates on an ancient and effective piece of satanic strategy. ‘Insert yourself into the simple situations which call for plain and obvious duties,’ urges this one demon, ‘and […]
COVID 19 Hymn
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “When I was a pastor (20-year tenure), after inviting a prospective member to the church, sometimes the person would say, “Well, pastor, I believe I can worship just as well by watching a service on television or hearing a minister preach on the radio.” I would respond, “Going to […]
Sin’s Vaccine
By Dave Eden, Eden’s Political Cartoons “In his book, Our God Breathed Book – The Bible, the late Dr. John R. Rice, said: “The Bible gives the most accurate, definite, brief statement of the use of the blood in the body, a statement which is absolutely scientific. Leviticus 17:11 says, ‘For the life of the […]
Uncle Sam’s Prayer Journal
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “In this harbinger of judgment man is given another chance…to abandon the foolish ways of sin and disobedience, and to receive God’s love and mercy. The headlines are God’s warning. The television news flashes are a shadow of his loving hand at work for the world’s redemption. The radio […]
Corona Wisdom
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons We have discontentment when the going is rough because this is natural to human nature (Romans 7:5; 8:7). It is only by the grace of God that we learn to be content (II Corinthians 12:9) when we: want the plenty that some around us have and must learn that […]
The 2020 Socially Distanced Easter
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew A preacher was visiting with his congregation after the Sunday morning service when a determined-looking woman approached him. Obviously displeased, she said, “Pastor, as a member of the pulpit committee, I was hoping that your sermons would excite our congregation.” The new pastor replied, “You’re right, I did say […]
Viral Wisdom
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “Social Distancing” is the new phrase for describing our need to keep our distance from others during a dangerous pandemic. The Bible refers to another form of social distancing in James 4:7-8, which reads: “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw […]