There are certain people in Scripture who appear only briefly—so briefly, in fact, that it is easy to give them little thought. Justus is one of those men. Though mentioned only in passing, his story quietly reflects the experience of many faithful believers who learn to trust God even when His answer is “no.” I … [Read more…]
By Pastor Tedd Mathis This is the last time I will be writing a newsletter essay as your pastor. My first essay was in June of 2013. I began as pulpit supply and interim in late 2012 as PWBC searched for a pastor after John Tanner’s retirement. On Sunday, April 28, 2013, the members called me … [Read more…]
I may never march in the infantryRide in the cavalry, shoot the artilleryI may never fly o’er the enemy — But I’m in the Lord’s army.Yes, Sir! By Pastor Tedd Mathis Yes, Christian, you will need your wounds patched up from deflecting the flaming arrows of the evil one. But in the Bible Christ’s people are … [Read more…]
By Virgil Walker | Sola Veritas https://virgilwalker.substack.com/p/america-is-not-losing-whiteness-its A note from Pastor Tedd: In my message from Revelation 10 last Sunday (1/26), I stated Christ is not building the United States. He is building His Church – made up of the redeemed from every tongue, tribe and nation — who will enjoy forever enjoy citizenship in … [Read more…]
A half-truth is a whole lie – Yiddish proverb Beware of the half-truth; you may have gotten hold of the wrong half – Anonymous It is true we should try to imitate Jesus (I Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3:7-18). But beware of the notion that ignores or denies the fact Jesus is primarily our substitute. For … [Read more…]
By Pastor Tedd Mathis Many do not even attempt to read it because it appears so confusing. This feeble-minded pastor understands why some ignore the book. Even brilliant John Calvin never wrote a commentary on Revelation, nor did he preach through it. My stick-to-it dad started to teach through it a couple times and gave … [Read more…]
By Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God” -Ps 14:1 There are no infidels anywhere but on earth. There are none in Heaven, and there are none in Hell. In Heaven they see His face, and in Hell they feel His justice and power; but on earth … [Read more…]
Christ-saturated truths in light of the recent shooting at a Catholic school By Dr. Christopher Thoma* I’m sure you’ve heard about the shooting in Minneapolis by now. I waited to write something until this morning, if only because I wanted more information first. But now I know the dreadful details in full. A 23-year-old man, … [Read more…]
By Virgil Walker | Sola VeritasI’m not writing this as a theologian in a study. I’m writing this as a man who’s closer to the end than the beginning. I’ve watched the years stack up like books on a shelf. I’ve seen too many friends die young, and too many old men die with regrets. … [Read more…]
Turmoil in the Middle East and the United States’ involvement has raised comments and questions as of late. One man recently texted me the following: Curious, what should our opinion be on Israel? As in, how we should view them as Christians? Do we have a loyalty to them, for lack of a better term, … [Read more…]
