Doctor’s Orders (Part 16)

Luke 18:18-23StudyBut, what Jesus did was expose this man as an idolater. The rich young ruler had not followed all the commandments. This man’s first priority was his wealth and the position it gave him in the community. It looks like the man thought wealth and position made him who he was. The account says … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 16) →

IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT

2021 #5According to the latest statistics, there are 535 million people who follow the teachings of Buddhism. But, Buddhism may be more of an unknown to us. How does the Buddhist worldview compare to the Christian worldview? Kenneth Samples looks at this important topic in his book God Among Sages. The Shreveport Chapter of Reasons … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT →

Doctor’s Orders (Part 8)

Luke 18:18-23StudyIn answering the ruler, Jesus is actually asserting that He is, indeed, God. To see that, we need to remember that in the Gospel accounts, Jesus claimed to be good.He claimed to be the “Good Shepherd” in John 10.He also claimed to be without sin in John 8.Jesus is saying that God is good … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 8) →

Discipleship Minute – Luke #10

Read Luke 5:17-26.People, when thinking of Jesus, often focus on His preaching and teaching. He was known widely as a miracle worker during His earthly ministry. However, His greatest gift was His authority to forgive sins.While Jesus was teaching in a house, there were two groups of people listening to Him. Among those in the … Continue reading Discipleship Minute – Luke #10 →

Doctor’s Orders (Part 4)

Luke 18:18-23IntroductionWe are all familiar with this account. The person who started the conversation is called the Rich Young Ruler. All three of the Synoptic Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke, record this dialogue.Let’s begin with that very first verse in the passage from Luke.“A ruler asked Him, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 4) →

IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT

2021 #3Who is Jesus? No one was able to lay a charge of moral brokenness on Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus lived a morally excellent life. On Tuesday, March 9, the Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe will meet to discuss “The Matchless Life of Jesus” from Kenneth Samples’ book God Among Sages. Bob Wolf will … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT →

IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT

2021 #2Who is Jesus? The early church worked diligently to apply the Scriptures and come up with a doctrine of Jesus’s nature and work. This is what we understand as Christology. On Tuesday, February 9, the Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe will meet to discuss these issues in Ken Samples’ book God Among Sages. … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT →