Modernists would call me a Fundamentalist. To the Secularists I am an Evangelical. And Progressives regard me as Conservative. But I have trouble with scholars who come from my own camp when they avoid translating the Biblical text in a plain and straight-forward way, especially when it comes to the reality of the supernatural.
The gods of the pagan world existed and had supernatural power. But they were not gods. They were mere creatures, fallen supernatural beings who had turned away from the worship of the one true God, the God of the Bible.
Dagon is one of those so-called gods. He had the body of a fish and the head and hands of a man. In the end, Dagon bows before the one true God, the God of Israel, and this is something that all the pagan gods one day will do.
Contrary to the practical atheism that characterizes America and the West, the supernatural world is real and pregnant with great trouble and great blessing.
In the same passage where Paul speaks about the dangers posed by the demonic gods of paganism, he also commends the Lord's Supper as a supernatural ordinance where the powers of the age to come are released to bless believers.
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“ Great Sermon! ” Just wanted to let you know that your message gave me a lot to think about - and an extended time of prayer and repentance with the Lord. Truly we are no better than Saul or Samson lest we cling to the promises and victory of Jesus. Thank you for this message.
Mary (2/6/2012)
from Seattle
“ Great Sermon! ” Pastor Bob is a gifted teacher, all of his sermons are wonderful. This one is exceptional.
After serving Grace Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, Louisiana, Bob was honorably retired on Sunday, September 27, 2015, and given the title "Pastor Emeritus." This was forty years to the day after he became their pastor.
He now works for the Presbytery of the Gulf South as...
