08/14/23 HUNGER FOR TRUTH

08/14/23 HUNGER FOR TRUTH

Since so much error, deception and false doctrine is communicated today (especially to those who depend on internet information) I am deliberate and somewhat detailed in my preaching, teaching and writing. I try to address Biblical, doctrinal, theological problems, which others present in a "matter of fact," fashion. My communications can therefore appear to be redundant, but I try not to be unnecessarily verbose or repetitive. It takes me a little longer to say some things, but it is better to get a right understanding than a shallow or inadequate view. As the saying goes, "A little information is a dangerous thing." I also address a wide range of subjects in order to inform and equip believers for godly living and productive service. Don't fear quantity if it is also quality. Quantity and quality should be part of your spiritual training.

A few passages which guide my ministry.
Colossians 1:27-29
27 ... Christ in you, the hope of glory:
28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

2 Timothy 3:16-17
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Ephesians 4:11-16
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

Hebrews 13:20-21
20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.