An Overview of Ezra
Ezra wrote the book that bears his name approximately 450 BC. Similar to Luke’s writing of Luke-Acts, Ezra writes history in the third person and… Read More »An Overview of Ezra
David Huffstutler
David pastors First Baptist Church in Rockford, IL, serves as a chaplain for his local police department, and teaches as adjunct faculty at Bob Jones University. David holds a Ph. D. in Applied Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His concentration in Christian Leadership focuses his contributions to pastoral and practical theology.
The ABC’s of Confrontation
Forgiveness has been the theme of my posts these past few weeks. Last week we explored when Scripture compels confrontation, repentance, and forgiveness. This week… Read More »The ABC’s of Confrontation
When Sin Compels a Confrontation and Forgiveness Must Be Formal
Last week, we saw that even when one is wronged and seriously so, he can choose to overlook the sin. But there are times when… Read More »When Sin Compels a Confrontation and Forgiveness Must Be Formal
I was wronged. Should I expect my offender to say, “I’m sorry”?
Sometimes we fret over whether or not a confrontation will shatter a relationship that seems cracked and falling apart. How do we discern whether or… Read More »I was wronged. Should I expect my offender to say, “I’m sorry”?
Philemon: An Example of Forgiveness
During Paul’s imprisonment in Rome (Philemon 1; cf. Acts 28:30–31), a household slave named Onesimus stole from his master Philemon and ran away (cf. Philemon… Read More »Philemon: An Example of Forgiveness
The First Step to Forgiving Others: Be Forgiven Yourself
“We aren’t speaking anymore.” “My sin is too big for God to forgive.” Have you ever heard statements like these? One pastor observes, “Early in… Read More »The First Step to Forgiving Others: Be Forgiven Yourself
The End of Cain
Man’s first son, he tilled the ground, but God had no regard. A fallen face, he killed his brother. He wandered from the Lord. Then… Read More »The End of Cain
Interpretive Options Galore: A Quick Look at James 4:5
James 4:5 is one of the most difficult texts in the NT to translate and interpret. Considering the verse as a whole, James appears to… Read More »Interpretive Options Galore: A Quick Look at James 4:5
Let Not Many Be Teachers
There is a general need for pastors and teachers in our churches. Broadly speaking, more pastors will retire than those who might fill their pulpits… Read More »Let Not Many Be Teachers
Bits of Wisdom from Houses of Mourning
“The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth” (Ecclesiastes 7:4). This… Read More »Bits of Wisdom from Houses of Mourning
A Summer to Glory in Evil?
A recently released movie Cruella (PG-13) apparently shows the backstory of how Cruella De Vil from 101 Dalmatians became so cruel. Loki (TV-14), a new… Read More »A Summer to Glory in Evil?
The Fate of Those Who Never Hear
What happens to people who never hear the gospel? What an awful question—to consider those who never hear the gospel, die in their ignorance, and… Read More »The Fate of Those Who Never Hear
Work, Rest, Repeat
This past Monday, I stayed home and had a real holiday. We grilled burgers, enjoyed God’s creation, and spent time with my parents. The day… Read More »Work, Rest, Repeat
A Great Podcast on Spiritual Leadership with Les Ollila
I have gone off-line this past month to focus on an academic project, but I wanted to at least share something from a podcast I… Read More »A Great Podcast on Spiritual Leadership with Les Ollila
Lessons from the Life of Thomas
John records three statements by Thomas that give us a window into who he was. Considering these statements in each of their contexts provokes three… Read More »Lessons from the Life of Thomas
Lessons from the Life of Matthew
Apart from finding his name in the lists of disciples, the only stories that focus on Matthew (Levi) are of his call to be a… Read More »Lessons from the Life of Matthew
Lessons from the Life of Philip
Philip illustrates two lessons for us today from a handful of passages in John. These lessons may not be the primary points of the passages… Read More »Lessons from the Life of Philip
Eight Lessons I Learned from Having Covid-19
I started having chills on Tuesday, December 1. Over the next couple of weeks, I had Covid-19 with just about all of its symptoms, and… Read More »Eight Lessons I Learned from Having Covid-19
Spiritual Soldiers Standing Strong: Ephesians 6:11–17
Ephesians 6:11–17 gives us the necessary commands and picturesque language to prepare us for spiritual battle. What follows below is a brief summary of four… Read More »Spiritual Soldiers Standing Strong: Ephesians 6:11–17
Lessons from the Life of Andrew
What follows below are three simple practical lessons illustrated from the life of Andrew. These lessons may not be the main points of each narrative… Read More »Lessons from the Life of Andrew