Author Archives: Todd Wood
the Bible for the Berean
Hi all, I am very thankful this afternoon that each one of the Bereans in Idaho Falls has a Bible. From our study this past Sunday morning (II Timothy 3:10-17) and then again last night (II Peter 1:19-21), we understand … Continue reading
Inductive questions for 2 Peter 1:19-21
“And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; knowing this first, that no … Continue reading
Y’shua
Title – Y’shua: The Jewish Way to Say Jesus Author – Moishe Rosen Publisher – Chicago: Moody Press, 1982 The book is thirty years old. Moishe is now in heaven. But his courageous ministry clearly paved the way for conservative … Continue reading
Inductive study on Ephesians 2:19-22
“Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, … Continue reading
a good root
Angie Smith tipped me off to this quote by John Calvin: Ultimately the man who comes to obey God will love Him first . . . Let us therefore learn that the love of God is the beginning of religion, … Continue reading
The Interim Process
Title – The Interim Process: The Role of the Church and the Interim Pastor Author – Carl Hart Publisher – Greenville, SC: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc., 1992 To be an interim pastor is to experience a unique position in … Continue reading
The Trials of Theology
Title – The Trials of Theology: Becoming a ‘Proven Worker’ in a Dangerous Business Edited by Andrew J. B. Cameron and Brian S. Rosner Publisher – Geanies House, Fearn, Ross-shire, IV20 1TW, Scotland: Christian Focus Publications, 2010 This book was … Continue reading
the Head of the Church
In the opening of two of his letters, Ephesians and Colossians, the apostle Paul declares Jesus as the Head of the Church. Each of these short epistles bring out special aspects and ministry of our Head. If you are tempted to follow some … Continue reading
The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints
This is the name of the religious organization headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. I like the title by itself because of the interplay of emphasis in the nine words. But here is the big question, how Christ-centered is the … Continue reading
the Bishop of Idaho Falls
Jesus is a multitude of positions for His people in Idaho Falls. (1) He is the Shepherd (good – John 10:11, great – Hebrews 13:20-21, I Peter 2:25, chief – I Peter 5:4, and Revelation 7:17). (2) He is the … Continue reading
Providence Downtown - Roots by the River 