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I would love to introduce Andrew Ezekiel Marshall!

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Cor 10:31)

--The Wretch

Special Audio for Easter

As anyone who has read my blog or knows me knows, I kind of like Wretched Radio and Wretched TV. When it used to be called Way of the Master Radio, they put together a poignant show about Good Friday and Easter. I know last year I posted it, but I though it would be beneficial to post it yet again please enjoy!

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Cor 10:31)

--The Wretch

Our God is in Control

As I sit here trying not to read or hear anything about what is going on in Washington, I could not help come across this picture.  It sure does say a lot about how I feel, in fact I kind of feel the same way I did in November of 2008.  I can feel myself staring to get apprehensive, and freaked-out.  But, by God's grace, I also feel the Holy Spirit convicting me of my sin.  Did God not know that our current President would get elected? Did He not know that he would then reverse and enact measures that would cause abortions to be more readily available?  Was our God asleep, away, or maybe He is not powerful enough to stop it?  I think not!  To think so would strip Him of some of His attributes, which is idolatry.  We may not know what our future holds or how our God is orchestrating events, but I do believe that  what ever happens, God will receive glory and honor from it.  This glory He gets could come from Christians crying out to Him in prayer: lamenting, interceding, praying for the lost, praying for those who are going to be effected by this, etc.  Glory can be given to Him by people being more motivated to hit the streets seeing the signs that changes are on the way (check out this post from Tony "The Lawman" Miano.)

Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

I immediately thought of this hymn.  This where I hope, this is where I cast all my concerns and worry.  May God be glorified!

My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name.

Refrain

On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

Refrain

His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.

Refrain

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Cor 10:31)

--The Wretch

Apologetics , Topic 1 - God Is Not Real

I was recently asked to teach the junior and senior high school kids for a few Sundays to cover for the current teacher.  I was surprised and humbled by the request.  It is a daunting task.  I would not consider myself a teaching kind of person, but I was told I would be teaching on basic apologetics and tie it in to witnessing.  I was given the added help of teaching through a book called The Ten Most Common Objections to Christianity by Alex McFarland.  Although I have not read the entire book as of yet, I have found the book to be a good resource thus far. After going through the first chapter; I came to the conclusion that this is an important area to learn and was very glad I agreed to do it.  I think this can be beneficial for everyone who shares their faith.  You are bound to run into one the these questions at some point, which is why I decided to post the notes/handouts that I make based off the book for all to read and learn from.

1 Peter 3:15
...Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you...

Please note, unless otherwise expressed all of my notes are either directly taken from the book or my paraphrase from the book.

Ok, to start off we should probably define what apologetics is and define some terms:

Puritans Book Giveaway...

Here is a giveaway from JCRylequotes.com!  It is for the book "Meet the Puritans." Go check it out!

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Cor 10:31)

--The Wretch