Idle Cogitations

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Thoughts, studies, encouragement.

Some of these were written to encourage those working with youth, specifically in the context of the Venturing program of the BSA during 2000-2015. They have broader applications.
Some of these are theological studies – concerning words or concepts and applications of Biblical Christianity to life.

Idle Cogitations, some from the past dealing with being a Venturing Crew Advisor or working with youth.

Sola Scriptura?

We must be cautious that we we claim Sola Scriptura, that we are not really saying “Sola Scriptura secundum…”; “Only Scripture according to…” We find a theologian, a preacher, a teacher whom we admire, whose sermons speak to us, and then adhere to his understanding of the Scriptures almost exclusively. To understand Scripture, we rely…

Daniels Model Confessory Prayer

“… and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. “ 2 Chronicles 7:14 NASB95 We often hear this verse quoted in times of national trouble.…

“Fellowship” – Κοινωνία

Κοινων- in the NT – Theological Dictionary of the New Testament – Vol. III pp. 804ff A word and concept study about the meaning of “Fellowship” in the New Testament Κοινων- = “to share with someone in something” κοινωνία (“koi-nō-NĒ-ă”) used by Paul for the religious fellowship (participation) of the believer in Christ and Christian…

Daniel, Matthew, & Revelation

Parallel prophesies — A teaching outline for my in-class use Daniel 2 – the vision of the statue Head – gold – Babylonian/Nebuchadnezzar – rule over all Breast & arms – silver – Medo-Persian – lesser, but rule over all earth Belly-thighs – bronze – Macedo-Grecian – lesser still, but rule over all earth Legs…

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