[ This is an edited version of a portion of an assignment I had for Liberty University. ] There are four main reasons to believe there is a possibility that people may be saved outside of specifically confessing the name of Jesus: The requirement for salvation has always been faith. Scripture notes that some Gentiles…
Author: Alan
Alan is an ordinary guy, living in a small, high plains Colorado town...and humbled to be a minister of God...
Better Looking Atheists
When I went to read this article on msnbc.com (hat tip hotair.com): "What if humans could be made twice as intelligent?" I figured something like this was inevitable: According to Hunt, there’s evidence to suggest that many humans, if significantly smarter, would lose their belief in God "There is a small tendency for people with…
Reacting to the News (Colossians 1:3-14)
History Lesson Before we continue in Colossians…we got a whole 2 verses done last week :-)…I wanted to share a quick history lesson. As I wrote those words I could just imagine some of the boys in the front row looking less than enthused at the idea. 🙂 You probably think you get tortured enough…
Radio Stats
We won't be knocking anyone out of the number one spot any time soon :-), but it is good to see at least one person listening to Traditores Radio almost all day yesterday (and one time up to four).
Traditores Radio in the Windows Media Guide (Internet Radio)!
We are proud to announce that Traditores Radio is now listed in the Windows Media Guide under Internet Radio. We are one of only thirty-six stations in the "Religious" category. (Right now we are the last station on the second page. Please be forewarned the listen link will likely only work in a Microsoft set-up…for…
It Isn’t His Quarterbacking That Glorifies God (UPDATED)
First, I don’t personally believe that God interferes with NFL football games. I'm not saying He never has or He never will… But I don't think Tim Tebow, leading the Broncos, has won because of God’s divine intervention. Although, I will admit, after the way that Denver/Pittsburgh play-off game ended, it sure seems like more…
Dear Least Important Church… (Colossians 1:1-2)
I Double Dog Dare You I've previously mentioned a friend of mine who preaches down in northwest Arkansas. He is an expository preacher, whereas I am a topical one…and we've had some fun going back and forth about the benefits and detractions of both. Well, this past week he said, "This year all I want…
Sodom, but Not Isaac?
So, as I was reading through today’s verses (reading through all 66 in 2012), it hit me. Back in Genesis 18:22-33, Abraham tries to get Sodom and Gomorrah off the hook, actually (respectfully) arguing a bit with God about it (although notice his concern for God’s reputation). However, in Genesis 22:1-14 we hear God tell…
Read All 66 Books in One Year With Us!
Just added…a schedule so that you can read through all 66 books in one year with us. Please just choose “In One Year” in the menu at the top…or the link that you’ll see show up in this post. 🙂
Inauspicious
Well, it has been an inauspicious start to 2012 for Traditores. I’m going to blame it on my cold, but although we did broadcast my first sermon of 2012, we didn’t record it. 🙁 I forgot to hit "record." Well, considering what the cold has done to my voice, maybe that’s more of a blessing…at…
I Resolve…to Give Up
Serendipities In an article titled, "Mighty Mouse come down and save the day…," I mentioned how God provides us with little serendipities…and yesterday another one of those seemed to bless me. I was at one of the auto parts stores yesterday, looking for an additive to winterize my motorcycle's gas…and who do I run into…
How’s that Coulomb Force Working Out for You?
VISION Well, we've made it to the last letter of my VISION for the Antrim Church of Christ. First, a quick review of the first five letters: V — Values — My vision for the Antrim Church of Christ is that we will only get our values from the Bible and that we will value…
Going Gaga Over Christmas
(I wrote this in a particularly snarky frame of mind, so if you aren’t in a good mood or are a Yankees fan, please back away from the computer and save reading this for another time. :-)) I know I spend way too much money at Amazon MP3…but I’ve been addicted to music since I…
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Virgin Mary
Pregnancy Tests I still fondly remember the night, about five years ago, when I went to brush my teeth for bed and Michelle said to me, "What would you say if I told you I thought I might be pregnant?" I responded, "I'd say, ‘Why do you think that?'" Without the forcing you to hear…
Christmas Album “Must Haves” (2011 Version)
Okay…I really should be working on my sermon, but I figured I’d list my “must have” Christmas albums and songs (almost all available on Amazon Music)…in no specific order: “Christmastime” by Michael W. Smith “Christmas Portrait” by The Carpenters “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole “Christmas Classics” by Bing Crosby (includes “Peace on Earth/Little…