Articles by Randall E Howard

Avoiding the Wrath of God (Romans 1:18-23) "Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissentions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you that those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God'. (Galatians 5:19-21) God says that those who practice such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God!  In other words, His wrath or judgment will prohibit violators from the Kingdom.  Romans 1:18 says, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.” In other words, God’s wrath will be poured out on all who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.  This is a significant issue.  He’s talking about those who know what the righteous thing is and ...

Spiritual Disciplines makes Christianity Christ-like.  It makes our purpose practical and our days disciplined in spiritual behavior pleasing to our God.  And of course we know that to please God, we must be full of faith.  I once stated that Spiritual disciplines are an expression of a committed life.  Today I want to expand on that by saying that spiritual disciplines are the expression of a faith filled life! “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.”  (Hebrews 11:6) Spiritual discipline requires faith!  To live life void of the disciplines modeled by Jesus Christ is live a life void of faith. Now how can I say that with firm conviction?  For one thing, the only life that really brought pleasure to the heart of God was the life of Jesus.  This is due to the fact that His entire life was lived in faith.  Therefore, the only...