LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inQuotations / Sexuality / Theology and Practice

Why Doctrine Matters: Original Sin

There is an idea running wild in our culture and, even most disturbing, in the visible church. It is the idea that doctrines ((The teachings … Why Doctrine Matters: Original SinRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family

Christian Parenting 101: Show and Tell

Unfortunately, children pick up on everything.  Their eyes take in everything with photographic precision.  And their ears are always open and recording.   And while we … Christian Parenting 101: Show and TellRead more

Posted inCreationism and Science / Theology and Practice

Why Creation Matters

The school boards convene, the committees meet, the experts testify.  The issue?  What shall we teach in our schools?  Shall we teach evolution?  Shall we … Why Creation MattersRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Judge Not? Is that really Jesus’ counsel?

Matthew 7:1-5 “Judge not, that you be not judged.   2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure … Judge Not? Is that really Jesus’ counsel?Read more

Posted inPolitics / Theology and Practice

Nations and God… (in the new covenant)

Okay,  Old Covenant.  God cared about nations.  In particular He cared about Israel.  That is not to say he did not have aims at saving … Nations and God… (in the new covenant)Read more