Peter Beck
Assistant Professor of Religion, Charleston Southern University
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God's Way of Revival for the Christian Church
If we truly want to see a great revival in our generation, to experience spiritual renewal in our churches, and to know God's blessing in our lives, we must agree to God's stipulations. There's no...Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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Why the Angels Worshiped at Christmas
Ever see a frightening angel in a nativity scene? Me neither. But biblically speaking, angels were frightful creatures... (Read more)Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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What Made the Wise Men so Wise?
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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Simon and Anna: The Forgotten Christmas Characters
It is the story of redemption that is at the heart of the Christmas drama.Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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A Worshipping Christmas
This Christmas, and every Christmas, we need to be reminded that Christ is the greatest gift and worship is the only proper response.Tuesday, December 10, 2013
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Beginning with the Beginning
Ignore the beginning and you’ll miss the end. For without the beginning, there would be no end.Monday, October 1, 2012
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An Appetite for Sin
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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The Two Shall Become One, Part Four
The question of gender roles within the institution of marriage is also sure to pique interest. Strong feelings exist one way or the other concerning the husband/wife relationship within the home.Monday, November 9, 2009
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The Two Shall Become One, Part Three
The oneness of the marital union is based upon the two individuals brought together by covenant. They are unique. They bring various gifts, strengths, and weaknesses to their marriage. That is just...Friday, November 6, 2009
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The Two Shall Become One, Part Two
Biblically-speaking, marriage is not a social construct. Marriage is not a constitutional right. Marriage is the first human institution ordained by God, designed by God, and fulfilled by God.Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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The Two Shall Become One, Part One
Rather than testing the political winds to see which way they are blowing or casting our vote to determine the definition of marriage, Christians must turn to God’s word for his view.Monday, November 2, 2009
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What Are You Afraid Of?
Twenty-first century Christians are a people living in a strange land and that land is called “fear.” And, as we consider the desolate landscape of this foreign soil, we need to ask ourselves,...Friday, October 23, 2009
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Putting a Face on Facebook
Let facebook serve its purpose. Use it to keep you in touch over the miles and years. However, don’t let it take the place of face to face conversation. As John says, a letter is good. Being there...Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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How Do I Love Me? Let Me Count the Ways
Even when Christians seek to love God we often do so in ways that are motivated by the desire to please ourselves. We all struggle with this love imbalance, the situation wherein God-love and...Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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Engrafted for Life
Before me on my desk sits something most people never get to see – pictures of the inside of my body. The photos tell the story of a middle-aged knee. They also teach a timelss theological lesson.Monday, October 19, 2009
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Tough Duty
There are other biblical heroes whose call to duty is much like ours. They were called not to successfulness but faithfulness. They were called to call others to God. They were called to people...Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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The Victor Writes the History
God is the ultimate victor and the Bible says that He wrote (not writes or will write but wrote) the history.Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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The Real Deal
While only God truly knows what lies beneath the surface of the human heart, a cursory glance around the local denominational zoo quickly suggests what many of our unchurched neighbors already...Monday, October 12, 2009