by Dick Hill | Apr 14, 2020 | Gospel, Salvation
Paul said, “I declare to you the gospel” (1 Corinthians 15:1-8). It seems reasonable to assume that what follows from his pen is the gospel – the good news. Yesterday we looked at the little phrase “by which you are saved.” Today we move a little further in the...
by Dick Hill | Mar 31, 2020 | Holy Spirit, Salvation
More Pondering from the Ponderosa. We are thinking about seven ministries of the Holy Spirit. We have gone through regeneration, baptism, indwelling, and now we will consider the Holy Spirit’s sealing ministry. Does a Christian truly have eternal life or do we...
by Dick Hill | Mar 27, 2020 | Baptism, Holy Spirit, Salvation
I am still pondering from the Ponderosa. I realize that we live in a culture of soundbites, but here comes more strong meat from God’s Word. There are 774, 646 words in the Bible and every word matters. God’s Word contains wisdom that human eyes have never seen, nor...
by Dick Hill | Mar 26, 2020 | Holy Spirit, Regeneration, Salvation
Let’s ponder some of the deeper truths of God’s Word. The more we know these truths, the more we understand the absolute genius of their Author, and the more we love Him. To truly know God is to love Him. Every believer needs to recognize at least seven ministries of...
by Dick Hill | Feb 13, 2020 | Born Again, Gospel, Salvation, Sin
Cain and Abel launched the human race into a fallen world created by the sin of Adam. Their characters were symbolized by their offerings. They were the product of the same home, brothers made in God’s image. They both sensed the value of bringing a sacrifice to God....
by Dick Hill | Jun 27, 2019 | Gospel, Salvation
by Danny Forrest What’s your favorite pie? Pecan, coconut cream, sweet potato, chocolate, lemon or maybe you would prefer a savory pie like chicken pot pie, or other meat pies. My mother made the best pecan pie that I have ever eaten. I have her recipe that I...