Archive for December, 2009

Book Review: ‘The Work of the Preacher is Working’

by Matthew K. Clifton The Work of the Preacher is Working by Thomas H. Holland (Brentwood, TN: Penmann Books, 2001). 297 pp. Preaching has the same huge temptation as any other independent work: laziness. If you own your own business, you are solely responsible for the output of that business. In a similar way, the [...]

He called her ‘daughter:’ God’s universal grace in Mark 5:25-34

by Matthew K. Clifton Introduction One of the most intriguing passages in the synoptic gospels is found in Mark 5:25-34. In this passage, sometimes called the “healing of the woman with the issue of blood,” a miracle takes place that appears to be unique among the others in the gospel accounts. While on His way [...]

Excellent article on abortion

Weylan Deaver has an excellent article on abortion posted on his blog. In this article Weylan details what we can learn from the Bible about the subject of abortion, offering nine solid points that will help you study the subject further, or even form a sermon around.