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The Wisdom of Having a Fear of God

March 13, 2020 by Scott LaPierre 6 Comments

The Wisdom of Having a Fear of God

Proverbs 9:10 says, “Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Psalm 111:10 says, “The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments.” Fear of God demonstrates wisdom and understanding because it reveals a heart that […]

Filed Under: Bible Commentary Tagged With: love, respect, submission

Are All Sins the Same…Are They Equal in God’s Eyes?

February 26, 2018 by Scott LaPierre 14 Comments

Are All Sins the Same…Are They Equal in God’s Eyes-author-Scott-LaPierre

If you’ve been in the church for very long you’ve probably heard, “All sins are the same!” Yes, there are some ways they’re equal: The Greek word for sin is hamartanō,  which is an archery term meaning “to miss the mark.” All sins are the same in that they’re examples of “missing the mark,” or […]

Filed Under: Bible Commentary Tagged With: sin

5 Christian Reminders for the 4th of July

July 3, 2017 by Scott LaPierre 14 Comments

4th of July Christian Reminders

The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, because of the Christian reminders that come with it. 1. The 4th of of July reminds us that our nation was founded by men who recognized God was their Creator. The 4th of July celebrates the adopting of the Declaration of Independence by Congress on July […]

Filed Under: Bible Commentary Tagged With: jesus

Generational Curses: Are Children Punished for Their Parents’ Sins?

January 30, 2017 by Scott LaPierre 21 Comments

Generational curses: are children punished for the sins of their parents?

If you’ve been in the church for any length of time, you’ve probably heard generational curses discussed. There are two conflicting opinions: God punishes children for the sins of their parents. God doesn’t punish children for the sins of their parents. Why the confusion? Verses Seem to Support and Argue Against Generational Curses Some verses […]

Filed Under: Bible Commentary Tagged With: parenting, sin

Don’t be discouraged when confused by Scripture!

December 27, 2016 by Scott LaPierre 12 Comments

Confused by Scripture - confused person looking in maze

Every Christian has been confused by Scripture at times. Here’s part of a message I received from someone after a study I taught: Last week, I took the entire chapter [from the study], copied it to Word, and then made spaces for notes. I thought I was prepared. But I wasn’t as prepared as I was […]

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The One Thing to Avoid When Judging

October 24, 2016 by Scott LaPierre 22 Comments

The One Thing to Avoid When Judging

In Matthew 7:1 Jesus said, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Second only to John 3:16, this might be the most well-known verse in Scripture, and the most misunderstood. There are people who have never opened a Bible, but if they’re corrected they’re going to respond with Jesus’ words and criticize you for judging them. […]

Filed Under: Bible Commentary Tagged With: jesus, respect, sin

Why we should follow the script (or Scripture)

September 21, 2016 by Scott LaPierre 16 Comments

Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

We homeschool our children, taking them through Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons when they’re around four. We’ve been pleased with the book, including the way the instruction is presented like a script. The words Katie is supposed to say are in red, and our child’s responses are in black. There’s a response provided if a child answers correctly, and […]

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What Does (and Doesn’t) It Mean to “Be Filled with the Spirit”?

September 15, 2016 by Scott LaPierre 26 Comments

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This is a controversial question. Ask one hundred people what it means to “be filled with the Spirit” and you’ll probably receive almost as many different answers. Unfortunately, for some people church background determines their answer more than Scripture. I include myself in this category, because for a period of time I believed being filled with the Spirit looked more like what […]

Filed Under: Bible Commentary Tagged With: holy spirit

Where True Greatness Comes From

September 2, 2016 by Scott LaPierre 12 Comments

Where true greatness comes from

Where does true greatness come from? The answer is revealed in one of the most unique meetings in Scripture. Joseph rose to a position of great prominence in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh himself. When he brought his family to Egypt he introduced his father, Jacob, to Pharaoh. Here’s the meeting between these two men: […]

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Does the Gospel Make God an Abomination?

August 26, 2016 by Scott LaPierre 32 Comments

Does the Gospel make God an abomination_

People mean well when they say all sins are the same, but the problem is they’re not. One way they’re different is certain sins are identified as an abomination. Two such examples: He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord. Proverbs 17:5 […]

Filed Under: Bible Commentary Tagged With: faith, gospel, jesus, sin

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