Gleanings from the Pastoral Epistles

Compare and contrast the background matters of 1 Timothy to 2 Timothy. Include situations of writer and recipients, purpose, location, etc. COMPARE: There are a number of similarities between 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy; for example, Paul establishes his apostleship in the first verse of both letters. In both letters, Paul also refers to Timothy…

My Personal Call to Ministry

When I first started to sense the Lord’s calling upon my life, I was fearful.  I shrugged it off, downplayed it and generally ignored it.  Soon, though, I couldn’t get the thought of serving in ministry out of my head.  I began to discuss a possible call with my wife.  It seemed plausible, but neither…

Improving van Inwagen’s Theodicy

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this article is twofold.  It will first consider some aspects of the question, If there is a God, why would He allow evil, pain and suffering?  Second, in response to this question, this article will offer a slightly modified version of the free-will theodicy presented by Peter van Inwagen in Philosophy…

Book Review: Morality: Religious and Secular, by Patrick Nowell-Smith

INTRODUCTION The Purpose of This Article This article will offer, from a distinctly Christian perspective, a critique of Patrick Nowell-Smith’s work, “Morality: Religious and Secular.” This article will show that Nowell-Smith has developed, or at least has drawn from other sources so developed, a theory about Christian morality which belies his a) basic lack of…

The Role of Women in Church Leadership

INTRODUCTION All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.[1] This article intends to clarify and uphold the Bible’s restrictions on the role of women in church leadership. Thus,…

My Personal Salvation Experience

As a boy, I spent some time in church with my grandmother.  Once or twice I even went forward during an invitation, but was never counseled or presented with the Gospel.  On another occasion, a neighbor actually led me in a “sinner’s prayer”.  I always felt conviction, but I really didn’t understand how it all…

Monday Night Live! – Hebrews 11:7 – Who was Noah? (15-Nov-2021)

Hebrews 11:7 – Who was Noah? Click here to join the event online. Remember, you can join by phone, if you don’t have internet or electricity. The dial-in number is 346-248-7799. We will resume our study in Hebrews next Monday night. I hope this works for everyone. Got a Bible question? Email Noel at Noel@NoelVincent.com He’ll answer your question tonight! Meeting ID: 827 641 3302 (new…

Monday Night Live! – Is there Really a Hell? (04-Oct-2021)

Tonight! live at 8pm (CST) via ZOOM Is there Really a Hell? Click here to join the event online. Remember, you can join by phone, if you don’t have internet or electricity. The dial-in number is 346-248-7799. We will resume our study in Hebrews next Monday night. I hope this works for everyone. Got a Bible question? Email Noel at Noel@NoelVincent.com He’ll answer your question…

Monday Night Live! – Hebrews 10:26-31 (27-Sep-2021)

Hebrews 10:26-31 Click here to join the event online. Remember, you can join by phone, if you don’t have internet or electricity. The dial-in number is 346-248-7799. We will resume our study in Hebrews next Monday night. I hope this works for everyone. Got a Bible question? Email Noel at Noel@NoelVincent.com He’ll answer your question tonight! Meeting ID: 827 641 3302 (new starting this week) Password: JesusSaves…

Monday Night Live! – Hebrews 10:19-25 (20-Sep-2021)

Tonight! live at 8pm (CST) via ZOOM   Hebrews 10:19-25 Click here to join the event online. Remember, you can join by phone, if you don’t have internet or electricity. The dial-in number is 346-248-7799. We will resume our study in Hebrews next Monday night. I hope this works for everyone. Got a Bible question? Email Noel at Noel@NoelVincent.com He’ll answer your question tonight! Meeting ID: 827 641…