Doctrine & Good Works

Brett | May 29, 2010

“Christianity without distinct doctrine is a powerless thing. It may be beautiful to some minds, but it is childless and barren. There is no getting over the facts. The good that is done in the earth may be comparatively small. Evil may abound, and ignorant impatience may murmur and cry out [...]

The Bad Grammar of Christianese – Faith

Brett | May 27, 2010

Faith is one of those words that has become redefined in the lives of Christians. Without a daily reading of and thinking about scripture, these things become easily distorted. Consider these words from Kenneth Copeland:
God framed the worlds by faith. Everything God made, He made by faith. Everything He does, He does by faith.
For you [...]

Ek Kaleo

Brett | May 26, 2010

The term ecclesia is the most used term in the NT for the church. It comes from the Greek word ek which means out and the word kaleo which means to call. Thus ek kaleo or ecclesia means the called out ones. The church is composed of those who receive a calling. [...]

Six Myths About Christianity – Part 11

Brett | May 17, 2010

Continuing my review of the November Watchtower article “Exposed: Six Myths About Christianity,” I’d like to remind my readers that the full text of the Watchtower article is in blue with my comments in black.
What does the Bible say? “Stephen, filled with the Holy [...]

Sovereignty & Suffering

Brett | May 3, 2010

How a healthy view of God’s sovereignty affects our living.

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My Name is Brett Scollard. I am husband to the most amazing woman in the world, father to 7 wonderful kids and pastor of Grace Community Church in McCook Nebraska. I am confessionally a Reformed Baptist. I run this blog as a means to sharpen and be sharpened so that we may all, "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."







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