Life's Inanities and Ironies

 In a world obsessed with flashy programs, polished rhetoric, and feel-good messages, the Apostle Paul reminds us of a truth that cuts straight to the heart of the gospel. Turn with me to 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 in your King James Bible: “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” This passage isn’t just ancient history—it’s a battle cry for every fundamentalist Christian who refuses to compromise the old-time gospel. Paul wasn’t writing from a comfortable study; he was confronting the sophisticated, idol-filled city of Corinth, where Greek philosophers prized human wisdom above all else. Yet God called him to one simple, unchanging task: preach the cross. No frills. No fancy words. Just the blood-stained truth of Calvary. I want to take you this morning—right here in...

Grace, mercy, and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. If you are a conservative Christian who still holds the King James Bible as the final authority, who believes in the blood atonement , the virgin birth , the bodily resurrection , and the soon return of the Lord, then these two chapters are the very heart of our faith.   We have followed our Saviour through “that last week” (John 12), “that last night” in the Upper Room (John 13-17). Now we arrive at ** that hour on Calvary **—the hour for which He came into the world. John 18 and 19 record the arrest, the sham trials, the scourging, the crucifixion, and the triumphant cry “It is finished.” This is not religious sentiment; this is the gospel in its raw, blood-bought reality. Let us open the infallible Word of God. 1. The Arrest and Betrayal – “I Am He” (John 18:1-11) Jesus goes forth into the Garden of Gethsemane with His disciples. Judas arrives with a band of soldier...

 In a world increasingly detached from biblical truths , where modern interpretations often dilute the raw power of Scripture, it's vital for us as fundamentalist Christians to return to the foundational doctrines that define our faith. The homily " The Truth About the Blood ," inspired by Leviticus 17:11 , serves as a stark reminder of God's unchanging plan for redemption . This verse states: "For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls : for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul" (KJV). Let's delve deeper into this profound truth, expanding on its implications for our daily lives, our understanding of sin, and the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ . Drawing from additional Scriptures, we'll explore how this Old Testament principle foreshadows the New Covenant and calls us to a life of holiness.  The Sacred Essence of Blood in Scripture From the very ...