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Apologetically Speaking

Posted on February 6, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

I have been an apologist since shortly after finding my way back to the walk I abandoned as a teenager. Of course, I did not think of myself as an apologist. I was just a guy who spent much his … Continue reading →

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A Question of Relevancy: Jonah the Racist?

Posted on September 10, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Many churches strive to make their teachings “Monday morning relevant.”  Whether one is speaking of the sermon delivered from the pulpit or an Adult Bible study lesson, the question of relevancy seems to be stressed quite often in some circles. … Continue reading →

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A Hardened Heart

Posted on July 26, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

As promised, this piece will deal with the question, “Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?” For the purpose of clarity, it is important to remember Pharaoh’s is not the only heart that God hardened or allowed to be hardened.  In … Continue reading →

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Of Satisfaction and Yearning

Posted on June 28, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

Some might find it absurd if a pastor mentioned the Rolling Stones in a sermon. Unless of course, he needed an example of the wages of sin and excess. One look at Mick Jagger’s face is all one needs to … Continue reading →

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Of Curses and Euphemisms

Posted on May 3, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

One of this writer’s seminary professors covered euphemisms as part of his lecture on the Third Commandment.1 The commandment states, “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him … Continue reading →

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A Question of Courage

Posted on April 19, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

One of my favorite non-Christian talk radio hosts is Dennis Prager.  Dennis, for those who are not familiar with him, is what some might call an observant Jew.  That is he keeps Jewish traditions, is a recognized Jewish scholar and … Continue reading →

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Faith in People

Posted on March 28, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

A friend posted this recently on FB. By friend, I mean someone I actually know and see in person at times. We’ve even done some ministry work together, and I have a great deal of respect for him. Still, as … Continue reading →

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What! Me Worry

Posted on May 11, 2016 by S. Eric Jackson

AnOldSinner’s church pride’s itself on being “Monday morning relevant.” That means messages from the pulpit are designed to give congregants information they can use to live in the world while focusing on their relationship with Christ. One way to accomplish … Continue reading →

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A Loving God?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by S. Eric Jackson

A couple of years ago AnOldSinner wrote “Of Job and Ants.” I was reminded of this piece during a sermon at my home church recently. We were starting a series on suffering, and Job was mentioned. Of course, I immediately … Continue reading →

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To Lie in Green Pastures

Posted on April 3, 2013 by S. Eric Jackson

How often have you heard, read or recited the 23rd Psalms?  For most Christians it is a familiar Psalm. In fact, many non-Christians know it as well, at least in part.  “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow … Continue reading →

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