This is a continuation of our series on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches. We have covered so far the letters to the Jewish churches in Ephesus and Smyrna. Today, we’re going to look at Pergamos, which is an amazing place. Rev 2:12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These... Continue Reading →
This is a continuation of our series on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches. We have already covered the first letter to the Jewish church in Ephesus. Today, we’re covering the letter to Smyrna, which is filled with phenomenal spiritual content. Rev 2:8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These... Continue Reading →
[This is a continuation of our news series on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches.] Rev 2:1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; Rev 2:2 I know thy... Continue Reading →
Hello, saints! I thought we might start a new series with deep dives into the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches in the book of Revelation! Let’s begin with a general overview. Consider what the Lord says to John Rev 1:11, “Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou... Continue Reading →
[Editor’s Note: These are notes from a message that was an introduction to the book of Revelation, which I’d like to add to our End of the World Series. -Joel] Rev 1:1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and... Continue Reading →
This is an excerpt from last night's message. Mat 11:20 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: Mat 11:21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and... Continue Reading →
Today, we have listed for you an epic collection of MAD BAD articles about MAD BAD Hermeneutics, which is the art of Biblical interpretation from a MAD BAD perspective. (MAD BAD = Mid-Acts Dispensational + Blessed and Delivered) MAD BAD Hermeneutical Terms A Brief History of Hermeneutics Practical Bibliology 95 Theses Against Dispensationalism Study includes... Continue Reading →
2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. We've been considering MAD BAD hermeneutics, and we've looked at study and shew thyself approved. Naturally, we have to look at that final phrase, rightly dividing the word of truth! In the... Continue Reading →
As part of our hermeneutical series, I thought I’d share these passages from “Interpreting the Bible: An Overview of Hermeneutics” by Ernst R. Wendland. What’s the big takeaway? Augustine’s fourfold method of biblical interpretation (literal, moral, allegorical, and anagogical) became the basis for Marxist hermeneutics. Here’s Wendland: Marcion Not everyone in the early church grasped... Continue Reading →
Contextualization is the process of considering something in its context. Years ago, we had men’s breakfast on Saturday mornings. I always came loaded with Bible questions. Sometimes I’d ask a question, and I’d get no answer. Fred would look around the table to see if there were any takers. Then he’d say, “Well, brother, let’s... Continue Reading →
2 Tim. 2:14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.... Continue Reading →
A while ago, I read a couple of books: “Evangelical Hermeneutics” by Robert L. Thomas and “Interpreting the Bible: An Overview of Hermeneutics” by Ernst R. Wendland. Meh. Robert Thomas’ book highlighted that the state of hermeneutics in Christian academia is a disaster. He said that hermeneutical authorities have taken it upon themselves to redefine... Continue Reading →
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Tim. 3:16-17) This is the last occasion in the last book written for the Bible in which the... Continue Reading →
The kinsman-redeemer is a male Jewish relative who, according to various laws of the Pentateuch, had the privilege (or responsibility) to act on behalf of a relative who was in trouble, in danger, or in need. He is one who delivers or rescues (Genesis 48:16; Exodus 6:6) or redeems property or person (Leviticus 27:9–25, 25:47–55).He... Continue Reading →
“For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little.” (Isa. 28:10) Seriously. This is about drunk priests. You’ve heard the old joke about the new priest doing his first mass who was so nervous he could hardly speak. He asked the monsignor... Continue Reading →
Mat 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of... Continue Reading →
Why did the Lord say to His own mother, "Woman, what have I to do with thee?" You remember the story, don't you? This is when the Lord turned the water into wine at that wedding in Cana in John 2:1-12. They ran out of wine. Mary, the Lord’s mother, went to Him and said,... Continue Reading →
2 Timothy 2:15 Study – why? – to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. What does that mean to shew thyself approved unto God? Study Webster would tell us that study is a setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject.... Continue Reading →
We MAD BAD believers teach that when a person gets saved, he or she becomes a member of the Body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13). We also teach that the phrase in Christ encapsulates all the rich positional and spiritual blessings we have as members of the Body of Christ. What we have in Christ... Continue Reading →
I’d like to talk about a man whose books I do not recommend. There’s no spiritual value reading his works. This man was a German philosopher from the 1800’s. His name was Friedrich Nietzsche. The only thing about Nietzsche worth admiring is that he had this massive, unwieldly, walrus mustache draped over his face like... Continue Reading →
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