Just The Scriptures -- Introduction

Frankly, I had a hard time deciding on the name of this blog. I fully expect my topics will range far and wide. However, I believe the unifying theme will be a simple return to scripture. The target audience is those that profess or are interested in faith in Christ Jesus.

I expect most articles will be designed to provoke, to encourage, to challenge each believer to deeper faith, committment, and obedience to Christ. I will, however, spend some time discussing more doctrinal matters. Christianity is a religion of the mind and of the will as well as of the heart. We must understand and believe with the mind as well as trust with the heart.

I fear sometimes that many of those who believe in Jesus have lost two vital things. First, the vital importance of truth. Your faith is vain and useless if it is not founded on God's truth. How diligent are we in establishing a scriptural foundation for what we believe? Second, the vital importance of godly living. Christianity is a life-transforming faith. We can't proclaim our faith and trust in Christ, yet continue to live by the dictates of our godless society. We can't give Him our hearts without giving Him our lives.

- PG