Serious About Scripture

Mentoring and motivating Christ’s people to live his words

The “Word of the Lord” Appearance to Jeremiah

Pay close attention to the phrase “the word of the Lord” in this encounter with Jeremiah: Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.” 6 Then I said, “Alas, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, Because I am a youth.” 7 But the LORD said to…

“Through the Water (Baptism Song)” by Benjamin and Rebekah Elliff

Here is a new baptism song by Benjamin and Rebekah Elliff called “Through the Water (Baptism Song).” By clicking on “more” (at the YouTube link) you will find the lyrics plus lead sheet and chord chart. We love this song in our church and other folks are picking it up as well in their churches. I hope you find it both meaningful and useful.

Our Desire to Preach the Gospel: A Letter From Jim

Dear CCW family, I have cared deeply about evangelism for all my adult life. The fact that God moves me to share the gospel is oxymoronic — there appears to be more failure in it than success. If there is a drive in our hearts to do that, it surely must be from God. In the photo below, my father, who was strongly evangelistic himself, is holding the saxophone which he played in this tent revival that my equally passionate…

The Last Act

Violence is the inevitable dénouement to pervading (especially sexual) corruption in society—the last act. God showed us that he hates it and that he will remove it justly when he comes again. Until then, seek to be like Noah. Live by faith in Christ our Savior, preach the gospel that cleanses from sin’s pollution and subdues its power, and wait patiently for his coming. “Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. And…