The Prison Epistles
by John Holmes on May 28th, 2023
Philippi - Traditional Prison of Paul (picture above is the entrance) The Prison Epistles, also known as the Captivity Epistles, consist of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. These letters derive their name from the common theme of Paul's imprisonment or confinement in house arrest. Throughout these epistles, Paul refers to himself as "the prisoner for Christ," "... Read More
Discerning Truth: The (False) Gospels and Other Writings
by John Holmes on April 17th, 2023
A question sometimes arises within Christian circles today: What if someone finds another letter allegedly from Paul or another possible Gospel? Should we add it to the New Testament? The short answer: No! Now, for a longer, albeit still short, answer... If you'd like to know more, I'd be glad to chat in more detail. There is so much more that can be said! Now, I... Read More
Attempting to Harmonize Psychology with Christianity
by John Holmes on March 18th, 2023
Collins, Gary. Can You Trust Psychology? Exposing the Facts and the Fictions. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988. Gary Collins, professor of psychology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Ph.D. Perdue University), claims to write Can You Trust Psychology? as an attempt to provide a “balanced reaction to psychology’s critics” in the ongoing debate over psychology’s trustworth... Read More
A Recommended Book: Slave Cabin to the Pulpit
by John Holmes on February 26th, 2023
Peter Randolph. Sketches of Slave Life and From Slave Cabin to the Pulpit. Edited by Katherine Clay Bassard. West Virginia University Press. 2016. 309 pp. $21 If you're looking for a good book Christians will benefit from reading, look no further. Few people today possess a true sense of slavery's evil. The autobiography of Peter Randolph, a former slave turned pastor-abolitionist and ... Read More
Sharing Jesus anytime, anyplace, anywhere
by John Holmes on January 27th, 2023
Throughout the New Testament, readers will discover examples of evangelists who boldly share the ‘good news’ whenever, wherever, and to whomever, as often as possible, relying upon the work of the Holy Spirit. The Apostle Paul is one who embodies exactly this behavior. Because of the Gospel’s divine origin, Paul recognizes God’s Spirit as the agent of salvation. Paul seeks to snatch men... Read More
Introducing the Holmes Family
by John Holmes on January 27th, 2023
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The Prison Epistles
May 28th, 2023
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April 17th, 2023
Attempting to Harmonize Psychology with Christianity
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A Recommended Book: Slave Cabin to the Pulpit
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Sharing Jesus anytime, anyplace, anywhere
January 27th, 2023