Joseph A. Franks IV Horizon Church Greenville, SC www.horizonchurch.org josephafranksiv@gmail.com M.Div. Knox Theological Seminary Th.M. Westminster Theological Seminary
Paul poses a conditional statement. It is an “if-then” clause and comes with only two options: 1 Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. If Christ has not been raised and is dead, then the Christian’s preaching and faith … More Realistic Optimism & Our Vain Existence
Psalm 30:1-5 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. O Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol; you restored me to life from … More Holy Week Devotional Thought – Easter Sunday
It is Saturday of the Passover week, and many of the enemies of Jesus are feeling smug. Annas, Caiaphas, and their inner circle are sitting fat and happy on this Sabbath day. Why? They swore they would not allow Jesus to be their king. They swore they would not submit to his leadership, authority, “bonds” … More Holy Week Devotional Thought – Saturday
Unfathomable Grace 