Is it OK to sever a man's spine if his crime caused another man to become paralyzed? I will be honest, I'm not sure. The government has been given the right to punish evil doers. The biblical injunction is "eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth." Such an injunction--though it has been given... Continue Reading →
Sovereign Suffering
In a couple of weeks, we begin our new Kerusso Corner program on Wednesday nights. We will be holding conversations about the places in life where God's Word meets the world. We are beginning those conversations at the heart of the gospel with a series of discussions on the sovereignty of God. I know that... Continue Reading →
Christ in China
If you are interested in Christianity in China, then you will want to read this report concerning a survey of Christianity recently completed in China. I would offer a couple of caveats to this report, however. They do not make much of the unregistered house churches. House churches are mentioned at the end of the... Continue Reading →
Hellfire to Homosexuality, Pt. 3
So, to the heart of the issue, I turn my attention now to the question of how God can judge people for doing what is natural to them. As I have already pointed out, the question itself is a little flawed in that “natural” or “by nature” is not easily defined. Typically, we call natural... Continue Reading →
Hellfire to Homosexuality, Pt. 2
So, to the more weighty matters of the conversation, I would reiterate my own belief that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe (Romans 1:16). The issue for Christians is the salvation of souls, not the success of political parties. Like many Americans, we have opinions on political matters,... Continue Reading →
Hellfire to Homosexuality?
I recently had a conversation with a friend in which he expressed his disdain for “Christian coercion.” He didn’t exactly call it that, but I think that is an accurate description of what he meant. His concern was that Christians under the threat of eternal damnation pressure others to go against their natural desires. Specifically,... Continue Reading →
Thorns Against the Green
In a single morning, all of my environmental convictions were reaffirmed. I am not an environmentalist. I have a lot of reasons why this is the case. My green beans were eaten by the rabbits I saved from destruction this past spring. My wife has been weeding around the remainder of the green bean stems... Continue Reading →
Hate Crimes Are Hateful
I suppose for some I may be auditioning for the “Knuckle-dragging, out-of-touch” Award with the comment I am about to make, but I am going to say it anyway. Hate crimes legislation is stupid. If kidnapping, rape, and murder are awful evils in and of themselves, then justice will be served when the criminals who... Continue Reading →
Trapped
What if you lived like a mink? In the swamps of Louisiana, there are minks galore. So, there are traps galore set by trappers looking to make a living off the furry little swamp weasels. What if you and I had to live constantly in fear of being trapped by some scoundrel who wanted to... Continue Reading →
CT Catches Up With Us on Immigration
You will be glad to read this article from Christianity Today. Basically, it says that our position on immigration should be heard. As you read the CT article, you will hear many of the concerns which I wrote about not so long ago. Several of you mentioned to me that you read and enjoyed the... Continue Reading →
Swimming in Paradise Lost (Part 2)
Here is the point I am trying to make with this illustration of my sister’s suffering. My sin of not honoring my mother’s commands caused both me and my sister to suffer a pretty nasty switching. And it wasn’t unjust. The responsibility was on me to make sure I had secured permission and that the... Continue Reading →
Swimming in Paradise Lost
Oh, what a day we had! My sister and I were both just kids, less than 10 years old. But we knew how to have fun in a swimming pool. And the swimming pool we were in was fantastic. It was a big, in-ground pool, probably 20’ x 40’ with a nice concrete walk all... Continue Reading →
Thoughts About Tanks at Church
There is no shortage of jokes with Kentucky at the butt-end, like the one which says in Kentucky a toothbrush really is just that—a tooth brush (because keeping a single tooth is an accomplishment). Speaking of accomplishments, most Kentuckians consider reaching high school or buying a pair of shoes to be activities of the “upper... Continue Reading →
I Think, “NO”
I read the question in an email from One News Now: "Should Churches File Spill Claims Against BP?" My answer is, NO! In our overly litigious society, we see a case like this and think pragmatically. It is easy to see the case that this church from Alabama is making. The gulf spill is costing... Continue Reading →
World Cup vs. Christ’s Cup
The World Cup exalts one team of individuals above all others. The World Cup exalts a nation, feeding that nation's patriotic self-worship. Surely, it is a lot of fun, especially if yours is the nation exalted. It is glorious to make it to the final 32 teams that enter the World Cup competition. Even more... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 