I can’t resist sharing this interesting tidbit. When I was prepping for my Last Supper message, I encountered a theory I hadn’t heard before – some scholars believe the “Last Supper” took place in John Mark’s house. I thought, “Really? Where would you even begin to make that case?" It was interesting. First, we know... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 4:12 outlines God’s three objectives as our calling in the Body of Christ: 1) “For the perfecting of the saints, 2) for the work of the ministry, 3) for the edifying of the body of Christ.” A study tool is being used to assist us to realize these goals. Each phrase begins with the... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year, you glorious MAD BAD saints! I, my wife, and everyone from our church in Orlando send big joy, loud cheers, and a whole lot of grace your way for the new year! I took a two week hiatus and rested some. While I was gone, I did a Christmas sermon like every... Continue Reading →
Eph 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Eph 1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the... Continue Reading →
The end of Ephesians 3:16,19 teaches saints to be equipped and “strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.” God’s mighty eternal power and wisdom enable us “To know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” To mature in Christ’s love, it’s... Continue Reading →
Rom 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Rom 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. Rom 15:3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee... Continue Reading →
Recently, our brother, Pastor Sadler, who is the President of the Berean Bible Society, published an article called Who Returns with Christ at His Second Coming? He writes, “Scripture makes clear that angels also return with Christ (Matt. 25:31; 2 Thes. 1:7). However, members of the Church, the Body of Christ, are not of the... Continue Reading →
I’m going to begin with a shocking claim. 1 John is – shocking - a Hebrew epistle written to the twelve tribes scattered abroad (Gal. 2:9). This is not our mail. This was not written to the Body of Christ, although there are many timeless principles here, especially all the verses about the love of... Continue Reading →
Eph 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Eph 1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the... Continue Reading →
“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called” (Eph. 4:1) Here’s a monumental point to be made about this verse: A worthy walk is fundamentally one that embodies the values found in the Gospel that called you to salvation. Paul's arguing that the... Continue Reading →
Saints are quickened (made alive) to be a new creature, uniquely designed (II Cor. 5:17) “unto good works.” Prior to this, we were dead in sin, with a dead spirit, and separated from God. The sad destiny of unbelievers is the Great White Throne Judgment to exist eternally in this fiery lake: “And I saw... Continue Reading →
Hello, saints! 3 different musings today. Grace & Bass As many of you know, Laurie and I have been diving head-first into the world of AI-assisted music to create new grace-filled songs. And listen—I totally get the reservations. Nothing will ever replace real musicians with real talent, and we’d never pretend otherwise. They deserve preference... Continue Reading →
Luk 7:18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things. Luk 7:19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? Luk 7:20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent... Continue Reading →
As godly women who desire to glorify God, we know that Scripture teaches us to closely examine, not just read, the Word. God’s workmen and servants devote time and attention to study to acquire understanding by a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject, verse, or section. They zealously pursue clarity, diving in to understand... Continue Reading →
On yesterday’s podcast, Pastor Hal and I had a conversation about the Christian news articles that came out recently proclaiming the death of Mariology in the Catholic Church. CBN said, Pope Leo Declares Jesus Alone Saved the World, Rejects Title of Mary as 'Co-Redeemer'. One Christian writer asked, Is the Vatican Discouraging Marian Devotion? Evangelical... Continue Reading →
One of the many ways in which God manifests His power is in saving the lost. We all were far from God and living by the flesh, walking according to the course of this world. At that time, Satan had the central place in our lives, yet God, in His great love and mercy, offered... Continue Reading →
“…that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God” (Eph. 3:19) I’d suggest the perfect cross-reference and the perfect example of being filled with all the fulness of God is Christ Himself in Col. 2:9 - “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” Does this mean that all of... Continue Reading →
John17:1] These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee Mat 16:21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the... Continue Reading →
1. What is the spiritual state of the Church at Ephesus? The Ephesians were built up saints, who understood foundational doctrine. So, Paul writes an epistle to progress them further in eternal things to stand confident. Ephesians 1 reminds this Church of the abundance of things God has provided ‘in Christ.’ Paul’s prays in Ephesians... Continue Reading →
On yesterday’s podcast, Mike and I were discussing this bizarre “Destiny Weekend” conference in which people spend thousands of dollars for this self-proclaimed NAR prophet to tell you what’s really in your heart and give you a divine recalibration. I can do that for you RIGHT NOW! Plus, I’ll do it for free!! Your life... Continue Reading →
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