“so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ,” (1 Corinthians 1:7, ESV) Growing up in Yardley Pennsylvania, my dad got into fishing from the surf on the Jersey shore. The trip from our home to the shore took about 50 minutes, but thisContinue reading “If Only? (1 Corinthians 1:7-9)”
Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.
Viewpoint (1 Corinthians 1:4-9)
“I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:” (1 Corinthians 1:4–6, AV) It is not unusual forContinue reading “Viewpoint (1 Corinthians 1:4-9)”
Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day we remember those who have given the sacrifice of their own lives so that we may live as free people. Yet, there is one sacrifice that has truly set us free and secured our freedom. It is the sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ. In His own words Jesus stated, “ForContinue reading “Memorial Day”
The Source (1 Corinthians 1:3)
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 1:3, ESV) I have to say that growing up, my brother, sister and I were truly blessed. Not everyone has a good family life like ours. Yes, there were ups and downs in our family. However, our parents alwaysContinue reading “The Source (1 Corinthians 1:3)”
A Reminder (1 Corinthians 1:2)
“Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:” (1 Corinthians 1:2, AV) It is a good thing to sit back and contemplate whoContinue reading “A Reminder (1 Corinthians 1:2)”
Authority (1 Corinthians 1:1)
“Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,” (1 Corinthians 1:1, AV) Somewhere in my archives is the certificate of my commissioning in the United States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. I received this commission in 1974 after graduating from Drexel University. At the topContinue reading “Authority (1 Corinthians 1:1)”
Living Doxologies (2 Peter 3:18b)
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18, AV) I believe that there is a part of every person that seeks glory. It has to do with our fleshly nature. We want to be puffedContinue reading “Living Doxologies (2 Peter 3:18b)”
Growth and Defense (2 Peter 3:17-18a)
“Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” (2 Peter 3:17–18,Continue reading “Growth and Defense (2 Peter 3:17-18a)”
Twisted Tales (2 Peter 3:14-15)
“And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters. There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant andContinue reading “Twisted Tales (2 Peter 3:14-15)”
Hastening the Day (2 Peter 3:12-13)
“Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” (2 Peter 3:12–13, AV) When I attended Drexel UniversityContinue reading “Hastening the Day (2 Peter 3:12-13)”
Renewing the Heart 