Author Archives: Plymothian

Now that we are finishing the book of Galatians, and there was a lot in there, it should be that you understand the context.  That is, when you hear anything from Galatians you would know what Paul was addressing.  I … Continue reading →

Contrast the lyrics of Queen’s I Want It All with Paul’s Galatians 6.  What are your thoughts: I Want It All Adventure seeker on an empty street, Just an alley creeper, light on his feet A young fighter screaming, with … Continue reading →

The Bible lays out two ways to live.  One is destructive and the other is constructive.  The way that people live where they seek pleasure, self-interest, and control leads to mutual destruction.  Advertising, self-help books, and peers advocate for the life … Continue reading →

In the last few days, in America, the focus has been on freedom.  July 4th celebrates that time when the USA gained its independence from Britain.  Even though I am British, I have to admit that Americans are free to … Continue reading →

Happy July 4th! Galatians 5:1 1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Our pastor was talking about The Law and parenting.  He said that there is a system of parenting that says if you focus on following the rules and dishing out punishment as appropriate.  He, Scott Chapman, doesn’t buy into that style of parenting.  There … Continue reading →

Sometimes I wonder why I hate terrorism so much.  I also wonder what the difference is between terrorism and freedom fighting.  Both categories of people fight for a cause, but the world praises one and criticizes the other.  I don’t … Continue reading →

Once a person has chosen to follow Jesus, they are a son and heir.  The people of God, historically did not have the status of sonship until Jesus came.  As the firstborn son from the dead he was able to … Continue reading →

Paul seems to make a big point about God saying to Abraham in Genesis 12:7 that he willgive an inheritance to Abraham’s seed, singular, rather than seeds, plural.  If you look at the original context the obvious meaning is that … Continue reading →

We like to feel that we have a hand in earning our rewards. We like to feel that we deserve the good things that we get.  However, the Bible is clear that the laws of cause and effect would leave us … Continue reading →