Andy Barker

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  • Charleston, WV
  • Rooted in righteousness

    Why does David say he will sing of God's righteousness rather than His grace or mercy? Because all of these things begin in the righteousness and holiness of who God is. If we begin with grace or mercy,…

    Created 11 months ago

    Psalm 51:14 (NASB)

  • No "innocent suffering"

    Ezra and the faithful remnant realized that God had dealt with the people of Israel more kindly than they deserved. If God were to pour out justice for every evil thought and deed in Israel's part, He…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Ezra 9:13 (NASB)

  • Calamity - Its Justification and Purpose

    God reveals in His Word time and time again that nothing happens upon the Earth that does not come from His hand - blessings and woe. Humanists cite calamities such as earthquakes and tsunamis as proofs…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Amos 4:6 (ESV), Amos 4:7 (ESV), Amos 4:8 (ESV), Amos 4:9 (ESV), Amos 4:10 (ESV), Amos 4:11 (ESV), Amos 4:12 (ESV), Amos 4:13 (ESV)

  • Fraudulent letters

    False epistles and gospels were a reality that the early church had to deal with, and it seems as though Paul himself ha come across such happenings in his travels. Looking back at the post-apostolic…

    Created over 1 year ago

    2 Thessalonians 2:2 (ESV)

  • "Slavery" condoned? Not so.

    Many times, the Bible (the Old Testament specifically) is derided by modern secularists as condoning or even promoting slavery. Given the lamentable history of the abuse of peoples in Western civilization,…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Exodus 21:16 (ESV)

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-01-11

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-01-05

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-01-01