From experience, many today need to learn the difference between a Ph.D. and a Th.D. Theology is not Philosophy. Regarding theology, both a Th.D. and a Ph.D. are equivalent degrees. The U.S. National Science Foundation considers the ThD and Ph.D. equivalent doctorate programs. There is no higher degree of study or accomplishment. "ThD" stands for … Continue reading For understanding →

Jesus is recorded in John 15:18-19 saying, "If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you." When you are despised for proclaiming Christ count it as a blessing. Because it really is. Learn to embrace the hate and count it as encouragement for your walk with God. Respectfully … Continue reading A thought for the faithful →

ROMANS 1 BIBLE STUDY BY TERRY CHEEK TH.D. McDowell County Thank you for joining me as we return to God’s Word and the exposition of Romans. For this essay, let’s begin with verse 5, where we read, “Through Him, we have received grace and apostleship.” Paul tells the church in Rome that Jesus is the … Continue reading The Inspiring Word for October 2022 →

ROMANS 1:2-4 BY TERRY CHEEK TH.D. McDowell County Let’s continue our study of Romans. In this article, we are going to look at the Promised Gospel. Paul testifies that God has separated him for preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, which God previously promised through His Old Testament prophets (v. 2). Postmodern Christianity tends to … Continue reading The Inspiring Word for August 2022 →

The Inspiring Word Terry Cheek Th.D.             Thank you for being patient with me as I study to open the truth of God's word from Paul's epistle to the Romans. To truly grasp the context of Paul's epistle to the Roman church, we must understand it as Paul has written it. Notice the implication of … Continue reading The Inspiring Word for July 2022 →

The Inspiring Word Terry Cheek Th.D.         Hello, again. I want to begin this month by saying I hope all mothers had a blessed and enjoyable Mother's Day, and likewise, I want to wish all fathers an early happy Father's Day. However, before we get into this month's article, let me encourage our fathers to … Continue reading The Inspiring Word for June 2022 →

The Inspiring Word Terry Cheek Th.D.             As spring unfolds to greet us with new life, you can begin with me a new series, an expository study of the book of Romans. Studying Romans will require a few things: time, patience, and persistence; for this writer and you, the reader. As a writer, I commit … Continue reading The Inspiring Word for May 2022 →

The Inspiring Word Terry Cheek Th.D. James 1:26-27 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.  (27)  Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to … Continue reading The inspiring Word for April 2022 →

By Terry Cheek Th.D. James 1:26-27 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.  (27)  Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself … Continue reading The Inspiring Word for March 2022 →

By Terry Cheek Th.D. This month we continue our verse-by-verse exposition of the fiftieth Psalm. Whether written by Asaph or written to him is not of concern here. It is the word of God. It transcends centuries and continues to accomplish God’s purpose. Join me as we investigate verses one through six this month. Psalm … Continue reading The Inspiring Word for February 2022 →