Author Archives: Robert Scott

About Robert Scott

Father of four; Grandfather of ten; Alumni of Denver Seminary; Pastor/Teacher; Founder & Director of Kardian Ministries

Praying in Jesus’ name

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Robert Scott

When we pray “in Jesus’ name” what are we doing? After Jesus’s resurrection/ascension the disciples were instructed to pray “in Jesus’ name”. Jn 16:23-27 “In that day [Jesus’ resurrection/ascension] you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to … Continue reading →

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Covenant Family

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Robert Scott

When Adam disobeyed God and chose to go against God’s will, the Bible teaches he was representing (acting on behalf of) all humanity. When he sinned, we all sinned ‘in him’ (Rom. 5:12; 5:19). All humanity was doomed! However, from … Continue reading →

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You Raise Me Up vs You Cheer Me On

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Robert Scott

I recently listened to Josh Gorban sing the excellent song You Raise Me Up and felt motivated to write the following… As Christians we rightly relate to God as our Heavenly Father.  In fact, Jesus taught his disciples to address God in … Continue reading →

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Psalm 127 – You’re Capable, You’re Strong – Please Don’t Get Cocky!

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Robert Scott

Unless the Lord builds the house,     those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city,     the watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early     and go late to rest, eating the bread of … Continue reading →

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Fear the Lord

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Robert Scott

What does it mean to “fear God”? To “fear the Lord” means to take God seriously!  He is the all-powerful supreme ruler of the universe, he means what he says and he says what he means and nothing can stay … Continue reading →

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Salvation: a super-natural work of God

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Robert Scott

Biblical claims concerning Christ’s death. . . But the problem is So Therefore Salvation is a work of God to the glory of God! Some personal thoughts… Our role according to Christ’s commission in Matthew 28 is to “Go therefore … Continue reading →

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Greedy Capitalist vs. Bighearted Socialist: In a fallen world, who does more good?

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Robert Scott

John and Mark come from the same poor community where many are unemployed and families have received government welfare for generations. Neither man gives much thought to God; neither has time for religion.  But one of them ends up enabling … Continue reading →

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American Holocaust

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Robert Scott

We can blame former German nationals for not standing up to those in power as millions were slaughtered in the Holocaust. But are we guilty of the same by our passivity with regards to abortion? This is a video by Ray Comfort as he engages … Continue reading →

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Day by Day

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Robert Scott

1st Chronicles 23:1 “When David was old and full of days…” This first phrase in today’s reading got me to thinkin’…  we become old when our lives become “full of days”. The perspective of Scripture is not so much that God … Continue reading →

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The Sovereignty of God

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Robert Scott

When Christians speak of God’s sovereignty, his sovereign grace, his sovereign will, etc. what exactly do they mean? What is meant by the sovereignty of God? Is sovereignty simply a synonym for power? When we speak of God’s sovereign grace, … Continue reading →

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