Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.

Hardened Hearts (Romans 2:4-5)

“Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;” (Romans 2:4–5, KJV 1900) The heart isContinue reading “Hardened Hearts (Romans 2:4-5)”

Recognizing Truth (Romans 2:1-3)

“Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.” (Romans 2:1, KJV 1900) Often, when I evangelize, I will ask do you think you are a good person? To which most will say of course. They basicallyContinue reading “Recognizing Truth (Romans 2:1-3)”

The Health Vs. Growth Continuum

I thought that each week, I would present a snippet of what will be included in the book I am working on, “Hurdling Barriers” that looks at overcoming the barriers to church health and growth. This excerpt is from the introduction. . . . from what I have observed, churches often lose their way becauseContinue reading “The Health Vs. Growth Continuum”

Approving Evil (Romans 1:28-32)

“And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done . . . Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those whoContinue reading “Approving Evil (Romans 1:28-32)”

The War Over Sexuality (Rom 1:26-27)

“For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving inContinue reading “The War Over Sexuality (Rom 1:26-27)”

Have it Your Way (Romans 1:24-25)

“Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.” (Romans 1:24–25, KJV 1900) I have mentioned thisContinue reading “Have it Your Way (Romans 1:24-25)”

Everybody’s Worshipping Something (Romans 2:21-23)

“Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, andContinue reading “Everybody’s Worshipping Something (Romans 2:21-23)”

Without Excuse (Romans 1:18-23)

“Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:” (RomansContinue reading “Without Excuse (Romans 1:18-23)”

Why Focus on Church Health?

I spent much time in prayer after moving to semi-retirement from the pastorate. I kept thinking of all the seminars, convention meetings and books I read, trying to figure out how to move a church to the next level. In my effort to do this, I became completely exhausted. Then it dawned on me. IContinue reading “Why Focus on Church Health?”