God’s providence is something that many people take for granted, yet do not have a definitive way to explain it. We often resort to a “who knows” approach to explaining providence, citing the example of Mordecai as he spoke to Esther about her position as Queen: “And who knows whether you have not attained royalty [...]
By Your Providence
Posted on July 12, 2010 at 12:13 am by Andy Sochor
The Certainty of the Scriptures
Posted on June 13, 2010 at 3:21 pm by Andy Sochor
The faith that God wants us to have is an “assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). He does not expect us to take a “leap of faith” — choosing to believe something, even though there is no evidence upon which to base our belief. Instead, He has provided [...]
How God Speaks to Us Today
Posted on May 16, 2010 at 11:58 pm by Andy Sochor
Many today are seeking God’s guidance and direction, but are unsure where to look. The Scriptures plainly teach us that God speaks to us today through His Son, Jesus. The Hebrew writer began his letter by affirming this fact.
“God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in [...]
A Leap of Faith
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 1:11 am by Andy Sochor
It is not uncommon to hear one talk about taking a leap of faith. Often this phrase is used to refer to some aspect of our response to God — believing in His existence, acknowledging His work in Creation, accepting the Bible, meeting His terms of salvation, or trusting that His way is best.
What is [...]
Conservative vs. Liberal
Posted on February 22, 2010 at 9:34 pm by Andy Sochor
These two terms are used a lot in discussions about religion and politics. For this study, we want to focus on the use of these terms in the area of religion, particularly as they relate to our approach to God’s word. Should we have a conservative or a liberal approach to the Scriptures? Does it [...]
Many Other Things
Posted on January 4, 2010 at 1:15 am by Andy Sochor
In the gospel of John, we read of many things that Jesus said and did. We also learn much about His character, origin, and mission. At the end of the book, we also have the acknowledgment that the gospel does not contain a complete record of Jesus’ life here on the earth.
“And there are also [...]
What is Truth?
Posted on December 9, 2009 at 12:36 am by Andy Sochor
“What is truth?” This was the question Pilate asked Jesus after hearing the Lord’s claim that He came to testify to the truth (John 18:36-37). When we think about truth, we must understand two things: it is unchanging and it is the same message for all. The word of God is truth (John 17:17). His [...]
