Ask a Pastor: How did Baptism Originate?

1.     What is biblical boldness? Most people think of boldness as a positive trait. Even so, some ask permission to be bold with phrases like “if I may be so bold”. One might have the boldness to say something over a text message that they wouldn’t dare say in person. Some bypass their inhibitions by means of alcohol and behave in a way they wouldn’t dare to while sober. Others are bold in their sin, like the woman of Proverbs 7. Or maybe they are bold by nature, but their b

I have learned through consistent practice to judge those around me; maybe you have too. It is much easier to see the old man. It takes no effort to find the shortcomings in our brothers and sisters. It goes without saying that this is not the person we are called to be. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says to edify one another, to build one another up. Tearing down is not edifying. You and I are called to put on the new man and to put on the righteousness and holiness of God (Eph 4:24)