Discipleship 101
In this passage, our Lord articulates aspects of true discipleship. Consider these 6. True Discipleship is Conditional – “If.” It is a choice that can be made, or one that is chosen not to be made. True Discipleship is Universal – It is available to “all” or “anyone.” True Discipleship is Personal – “Deny self.” […]
Ironies of the Arrest and Trials of Jesus
Irony is a literary technique by which the full significance of one’s words and actions are clear to the audience or reader but unknown to the character. A state of affairs occurs that seems directly contrary to the truth of the matter. The biblical account of the arrest and trials of Jesus seems to be […]
Five Questions for Dan Winkler
Dan Winkler recently retired after 47 years of local work. However, far from being sedentary, he continues teaching at Freed-Hardeman University, where his classes are always full, as well as preaching and teaching at an incredible variety of venues from gospel meetings, lectures, seminars, workshops and of course, Polishing the Pulpit. Here are 5 questions […]
When ‘Conservative’ Isn’t Sound
Being religiously “conservative” is not necessarily the same as being sound in the faith (Titus 1:13; 2:2). The two are not synonymous terms. Without any doubt, there are many areas in which Christians are to be, and must be, conservative. But this is not always so. Rather, we must always endeavor to be sound. Of […]