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The sermons and writings of Steve Higginbotham
The renown Science Fiction writer, Isaac Asimov once wrote, “I don’t believe in an afterlife, so I don’t have to spend my whole life fearing hell, or fearing heaven even more. For whatever the tortures of hell, I think the boredom of heaven would be even worse.” I think Asimov not only summed up his …
In the 1st century, there was a seemingly insurmountable rift between two peoples…Jews and Gentiles. Yet, it was God’s plan to bring them together in the church (Ephesians 2:16). But how could such an improbable plan be accomplished? Would the Jews have to surrender their identity and become like the Gentiles? Would the Gentiles have …
“Once saved, always saved” is not a guarantee, but it is a possibility. As you ponder that statement, allow me to make a case to defend its truthfulness. Most of us are familiar with the errant systematic theology of John Calvin represented by the acrostic “TULIP.” In this acrostic, the letter, “P” represents the doctrine …
There is presently an interesting debate taking place in one of the major religious denominations in the United States. The debate centers around whether or not this denomination should make changes to their “Book of Common Prayer.” This “Book of Common Prayer,” has a central role within this denomination, and is recited in every one …
In 2013, the United States Congress passed the “Stolen Valor Act.” This act made it a crime for a person to fraudulently claim to have received a military “valor award.” Apparently, our society has zero tolerance for people who misappropriate the valor intended for others. I could only wish our society felt the same way …