“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)”
Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.
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?”
Not Ashamed (Romans 1:16-17)
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” (Romans 1:16–17, KJV 1900) In the Fall of 1968, as a senior in high school, I met the first girl I everContinue reading “Not Ashamed (Romans 1:16-17)”
A Holy Longing (Romans 1:9-15)
“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.” (Romans 1:9–10,Continue reading “A Holy Longing (Romans 1:9-15)”
A Blessing for the Minister
A Blessing for the Minister “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.” (Romans 1:8, KJV 1900) When I look back at my time in pastoring the church, I must say two things. First, I give thanks for the people whom theContinue reading “A Blessing for the Minister”
A Greeting for the Saints
“To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 1:7, KJV 1900) Often when we address someone in a letter and we do not know the person to whom we are writing we use a genericContinue reading “A Greeting for the Saints”
Saved by Grace, Serving by Grace
“By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:” (Romans 1:5–6, KJV 1900) I worked for 25 years in engineering and management in the paper converting business. In this business, I designed printing machinery andContinue reading “Saved by Grace, Serving by Grace”
Renewing the Heart 