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The Epistle of James is now Available!
October 3, 2017 by Sam Storms
Several weeks ago I announced that my entire series of sermon notes on the book of Hebrews was available on my website. Today I’m happy to tell you that all twenty-two lessons on the book of James are now posted. If you are unfamiliar about how to access these documents, simply click on Resources at the top of the Home page, and then on Articles. Look under Biblical Studies, and at the bottom of the list you will see both Hebrews and James. These twenty-two articles are essentially a verse-by-verse analysis of James. I hope and pray you will find them helpful in your life or ministry, or in both.
My Second Interview on Spiritual Warfare with Susie Larson and Faith Radio
By: Sam Storms
My Second Interview on Spiritual Warfare with Susie Larson and Faith Radio
By: Sam Storms
A couple of months ago, Susie Larson interviewed me regarding my new book, Understanding Spiritual Warfare: A Comprehensive Guide (Zondervan). It generated considerable interest, so she asked me to come back and do a second hour on the subject. The program aired live last Wednesday, September 8. Here is the link to it....Read More ➔
The God-Belittling, Self-Exalting, Hell-Deserving Wickedness of Unbelief
By: Sam Storms
The God-Belittling, Self-Exalting, Hell-Deserving Wickedness of Unbelief
By: Sam Storms
The question is often asked: “Why is unbelief such a big deal? Why would someone’s failure to believe in Jesus Christ lead to eternal damnation?” It isn’t uncommon to hear something like this. “Sally is a really nice person. She’s faithful to her husband. She is a wonderful mother to her four children. She has never used profane language or committed a felony. She helps out her neighbors when they are in trouble. She serves weekly at ...Read More ➔
Buckle-up Pro-lifers. They will say anything to silence us
1By: Sam Storms
Buckle-up Pro-lifers. They will say anything to silence us
By: Sam Storms
September 3, 2021 Denny Burk at www.dennyburk.com [This article by Denny Burk is a must read. It’s not an enjoyable read, but you must read it.] The left is apoplectic about the shutdown of death-dealing abortion mills in Texas. Nothing is more catastrophic to them than that babies would no longer be subject to legal execution. And there is hardly anything they won’t say or do to get the abortionists back to the important business of killing the unborn. F...Read More ➔
Is Montanism Heretical?
By: Sam Storms
Is Montanism Heretical?
By: Sam Storms
I often come across statements by cessationists to the effect that Montanism is heretical. Personally, I find this use of the word “heretical” to be historically misguided and unnecessarily inflammatory. A heretic is not simply someone who has a different understanding of secondary doctrines. Heresy is not simply a view of some biblical truth that you find objectionable. A heretic is not a Christian. Heresy is the denial of a foundational doctrine of Christia...Read More ➔
Rapture into the Third Heaven and Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (Part Seven)
1By: Sam Storms
Rapture into the Third Heaven and Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (Part Seven)
By: Sam Storms
Feeling weak today? Good. Yes, that’s right, good! I’m not talking about your weakness for chocolate or alcohol or your weakness for sexual lust or any such thing. The weakness I have in mind is not sin. It has nothing to do with your refusal to obey God or your propensity for jealous rage or greed or your disinclination to forgive someone who betrayed you. The apostle Paul would never boast in wickedness or gladly acquiesce to evil in any form (cf. 2 Cor. 1...Read More ➔
Rapture into the Third Heaven and Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (Part Six)
By: Sam Storms
Rapture into the Third Heaven and Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (Part Six)
By: Sam Storms
As noted in the previous article, there are four broad categories in which most of the interpretations of Paul’s thorn have fallen. We now turn our attention to the two most popular (and likely) views. Many take the view of Chrysostom, a famous preacher of the fourth century. He was the first to suggest that the thorn is simply a reference to all the enemies of the gospel who opposed and persecuted Paul during his evangelistic and theological labors. Alexander th...Read More ➔
Rapture into the Third Heaven and Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (Part Five)
By: Sam Storms
Rapture into the Third Heaven and Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (Part Five)
By: Sam Storms
It seems reasonable, does it not, that an experience of the magnitude Paul describes in 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 would serve to subdue and perhaps even eradicate sinful impulses from his soul? How could sin possibly continue to exert its influence in the heart of a person who saw and heard the things Paul did? Surely anyone who has been blessed with such a stunning privilege as was Paul would forever cease to sin. Surely anyone who heard such transcendently glorious things a...Read More ➔
Rapture into the Third Heaven and Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (Part Four)
By: Sam Storms
Rapture into the Third Heaven and Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (Part Four)
By: Sam Storms
Most people spend their lives worried sick that others will not think highly enough of them. So they disguise their weaknesses. They magnify their strengths. They labor not to give offense. Much of their personality and relational style is far from natural, but has been carefully crafted to elicit the approval and praise of those whose respect they covet. The apostle Paul, to say the least, was a bird of a different feather. One of his greatest fears was that people wou...Read More ➔
Rapture into the Third Heaven and Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (Part Three)
1By: Sam Storms
Rapture into the Third Heaven and Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (Part Three)
By: Sam Storms
What are we to make of people who speak so casually (if not flippantly) about multiple heavenly visitations that involve conversations with angels, apostles, and even Jesus? Let me be clear about one thing. I have no biblical or theological grounds for concluding that Paul’s translation into the third heaven was a singular event in the history of the church, as if to suggest that no one else in any other era has ever experienced a similar encounter. But I’m ...Read More ➔
My Podcast with Acts 29 on Spiritual Gifts
By: Sam Storms
My Podcast with Acts 29 on Spiritual Gifts
By: Sam Storms
I recently recorded a podcast with Jeff Medders of the Acts 29 network. We talked extensively about the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts. I think you’ll enjoy it. You can find it here....Read More ➔
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