Root of Bitterness

Root of Bitterness

Heb 12:15 ESV ‘See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;’   It is clear from this verse that if I have the root of bitterness it is because I have failed to get...
Is the Two-by-Two Ministry Scriptural?

Is the Two-by-Two Ministry Scriptural?

A question that frequently arises regarding the ministry is this: was there a  scriptural reason that Jesus sent forth his disciples in pairs, or was it simply due to practical matters such as support, encouragement, companionship, etc? While  acknowledging that these...
What is Truth?

What is Truth?

What is Truth? You may be familiar with these words that Pilate spoke to Jesus in John 18:38 when Jesus was on trial before him.  Pilate probably meant it as a rhetorical (or perhaps sarcastic) question.  He was no doubt wondering how Jesus if he were a king as he had...