Daily Archives: September 14, 2012

Convicting or Encouraging?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by jamesbradfordpate

For my post on preaching today, my topic will be the question of whether a message should be convicting or encouraging, or if it can be both.  A sermon that I heard a while back comes to my mind. I … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean on Health Care Reform 3

Posted on September 14, 2012 by jamesbradfordpate

I have three items for my write-up today on Howard Dean’s Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform. 1.  On page 81, Howard Dean takes on the argument that the public plan would reimburse health care providers at a low rate, and … Continue reading →

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Beale on Revelation 17

Posted on September 14, 2012 by jamesbradfordpate

I have two items for my write-up today on G.K. Beale’s The Book of Revelation: A Commentary on the Greek Text. 1.  Revelation 17:10-11 states (in the King James Version): “And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one … Continue reading →

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