Iron Sharpens Iron for Life

Social media stories regarding the Asbury Event in Tennesee keep popping up. Some of these reports are calling the event a "Revival." These media stories generate interest and pose hypothesis in order to keep interest in the story going. This in itself is not bad, especially in a world where Christians are acutely aware that something is amiss. When  observing the happenings at Asbury or at any religious event, scrutiny and discernment should be applied.  I am going to pose three questions and responses for consideration (my 2 cents worth) and give an opinionated response. I say opinionated because like all people, my responses to the questions are based on influences and bias' in my life.  I am conservative and reformed in my theological positions this you probably have noticed. OK, so let's go. Question No. 1 Was this prayer meeting of likeminded college students intended for students seeking a spiritual happening in their lives or for prayer and supplication to Yah...

When sitting down to write this blog the term " Christian Values" kept comming into my mind. It seems that everybody believers and unbelievers alike know what their values are and have an idea about what those values are based on.  For believers these values are established in our minds and hearts on the basis of our belief in Yahweh, His commandments and   our reliance on Jesus Christ's substitutionary atonement for our sins on the cross. As  Christians we know our values are based on the work of Christ and nothing that we ourselves have done. Non believers on the other hand base their concept of values on different factors. This is not saying that unbelievers hold completely different values from their Christian counterparts in all areas, they do however approach their values differently based on worldly  considerations.  We all know unbelivers that exercise good moral and admirable values in their daily lives.Holding good moral values however is not a ticket...

  In the Book of Matthew chapter 13 Jesus spoke parables and intreprets them for His disciples. Let's review the two parables in this chapter regarding the sowing of seed.  In one of the two parables, Jesus spoke of a sower that planted seeds and where some of the seeds fell and what the results were (Mat.13:1-9).This parable speaks about the condition of  four types of soil in a field that was being sown with seed.  The wayside - Is the immediate edge of a prepared section of the field that is  not meant for planting seeds but seeds fell there during planting (Mat. 13:4). Stoney places - Are the areas usually just beyond the wayside (Mat. 13:5).  Among thorns - Seeds that are sowed among thorns are choked as the thorns grow and inhibit their growth (Mat. 13:7). Into good ground - Is ground that is properly cultivated and ready for planting (Mat. 13:8). The Parable of the Sower Explained At the way side a person(s)  hears the word of the kingdom, and d...

IRON SHARPENS IRON A FAMILIAR CONCEPT Iron sharpens iron is the subject of many Christian websites, podcasts and accountability groups. In fact there are sites with the title for leadership in business and gyms in the secular market. Iron sharpens iron is found in all the translations of the Bible. Iron sharpening iron was an ancient technique employed to put an edge on iron to sharpen it. While in modern times better techniques have been developed to put an edge on iron, the concept remains the same. Iron still needs to be sharpened to be useful.  When I was a young boy, I used to watch my grandfather who was a master barber put an edge on his strait razors by using an oil stone and a strop. By doing this he gave the best shave in town. A good shave could last a few days before having to shave again. He also sharpened anything that needed a cutting edge in the house like; knives, scissors, and axes. For knives and axes he used a whetstone and to maintain the sharpness he used a ho...

  A Christian Men’s Podcast HAPPY NEW YEAR Proverbs 27:17 says “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Iron Sharpens Iron for Life is a podcast which engages, scripture and culture to help bring Christians together to get closer to our Lord and our God. This is done through prayer, Scripture study, edification, and encouragement. This podcast is relationship with our Lord and our God. As Christians regardless of denominational beliefs we are always striving to strengthen this relationship with our Lord and our God by putting that relationship before all others in our lives. Jesus said in John 10:10 …”I come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Serving our Lord provides abundance in our lives. The abundance provided by our Lord is not material, it is spiritual. When reading scripture complete context must always be taken into consideration. There are a few things you will not find in this podcast. You w...