by Joshua Lewis | Mar 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
“Extra Nos” (outside ourselves): true saving righteousness. During my Hawaii trip, I flew into Kona to preach at my buddy’s church that Sunday. So, Saturday night before I was to speak, we were hanging out in his apartment community’s hot tub discussing...
by Joshua Lewis | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Should Christians Fast? Should Christians Fast? Have you ever heard Christians say, “That’s an old wineskin,” meaning “That’s an old way of doing things,” or “an old paradigm of thinking”? Growing up in the church, I had...
by Joshua Lewis | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Should Protestants Practice Lent? The Historical Roots Of Tradition Should protestants practice lent? Traditions are the backbone of any good family. Gift exchanges, Christmas pajamas, summer vacations, and fall treks out of town for family Thanksgiving dinners are...
by Joshua Lewis | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Mercy And Judgement What is the relationship between God’s mercy and judgement? One of the most memorable kings in all of Israel is an 8-year-old king named Josiah. 2 Kings 22 tells the story of an 8-year-old boy king who was thrust into power because a servant...
by Joshua Lewis | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Holy Spirit A Biblical Understanding Shortly after my time in Bible school, I met a group of guys who loved getting together for Bible studies. I had never met a group like these men; they all loved the Bible, studied it regularly, memorized lengthy passages, and...