Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.

“Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:” (Romans 15:20, KJV 1900) You have probably heard the expression, preaching to the choir. It basically means to persuade someone about that which they already know. When I was in the pastoral ministry,Continue reading “Finding Choir Members (Rom 15:20-21)”

“I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.” (Romans 15:17, KJV 1900) Having served in the pastoral ministry and now being in what I choose to call semi-retirement, I find occasions when I look back on the ministry to determine if I have done anything ofContinue reading “Reasonable Pride (Romans 15:17-19)”

“But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God” (Romans 15:15, ESV) Redundancy is not always a bad thing. The fact is, we do have a tendency to forget things. Thus, we often need a bold reminder. Consider Israel for aContinue reading “Bold Reminders (Romans 15:15-16)”

“And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.” (Romans 15:14, KJV 1900) As I was working through the call to pastoral ministry, I had one mentor who challenged me with these words. “The ministry is gloriouslyContinue reading “The Encouraged Minister (Romans 15:14)”

I apologize for missing yesterday’s post. Something went wrong with the scheduling. “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” (Romans 15:13, KJV 1900) Have you ever wondered how to pray for others? Sometimes do ourContinue reading “Powerful Prayer (Romans 15:13)”

“Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.”Continue reading “Higher Ways (Romans 15:8-12)”

“That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 15:6, KJV 1900) Have you ever come to an impasse in a discussion with another who had a differing opinion from you? I had one early on in my military service with a commanding officer.Continue reading “Agree to Disagree (Romans 15:5-7)”

“For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.” (Romans 15:3, KJV 1900) There was an expression when I grew up that went like this. “Your mother wears combat boots.” Oh, I can tell you that these were fighting words. It was akinContinue reading “The Supreme Example (Romans 15:3-4)”

“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.” (Romans 15:1–2, KJV 1900) I just watched a documentary about a combat medic named Desmond Doss who was awarded the Medal of Honor forContinue reading “Obligations of the Strong (Rom 15:1-2)”