Category Archives: Thoughts on scripture

Is there a way to stay in the light? Still wading through 1John 1:7


1 John 1:7 MKJV  But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. Is there a way … Continue reading

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The person that lives in the light shares that light with others.


1 John 1:7 MKJV But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. The contemporary English version … Continue reading

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Problems with identifying the Roman Empire as the fourth kingdom.


One of the things that dominate my thoughts is how we are lacking in our understanding of end times events and scripture about them. I am also fully aware of how alternate points of view can make closed-minded people angry … Continue reading

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That which was from the beginning


With only a short span between our year long adventure in the Gospel of John and the start of “The Story”, several weeks ago we opted to jump into 1 John. Due to circumstances beyond my reasonable control, something I … Continue reading

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I can understand Thomas. Part 5 of 5


This section on Thomas seems like it could stand alone, we often get sermons that do just that, and yet it is deeply intertwined on the basis of belief, doubt, and mercy. Thomas, it seems, is unfairly singled out, for … Continue reading

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It is so easy to do, create a formula for success. Part 4 of ?


Having once again blessed them with a declaration of peace and telling them, “I also send you” he gives them the greatest gift of all, the Holy Spirit. John 20:22 NASB And when He had said this, He breathed on … Continue reading

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They still could not believe. – Part 2


One of things you have to do is take the superhero cape off these guys. The were just like you and me, and, they struggled to believe. John 20:20 GW When he said this, he showed them his hands and … Continue reading

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The day started early.


John 20:19 -31; Luke 24 – Part 1 Once again I emphasized my belief that John was writing to Jewish believers. I say this because here he is making the point that it was still the first day. To the … Continue reading

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What an odd statement.


Originally posted on A Voice in the Wilderness:
(7/21/13) Our usual men’s Sunday morning bible study. The leader opened in prayer, asked if someone wanted to read the passages, which they did. He then turned to the group and said…

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The letter I wish I had received.


One of the things I am doing to better myself and find a place of normalcy inside my head, is to be involved in a book study with some of the guys from church. There are only three of us … Continue reading

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