7 Principles of Forgiveness “When we consider Eph. 4:32 and Col. 3:13 about forgiveness, we usually take away from those verses that our motivation to forgive is because God forgave us, which is true. But consider the fact that in Eph. 4:32, God the Father didn’t forgive you for your sake. He forgave you for... Continue Reading →
Mat 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Mat 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship... Continue Reading →
Mary Visits Elisabeth Luk 1:39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; Luk 1:40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. Luk 1:41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in... Continue Reading →
When the Lord told Paul, “for my strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9), what did He mean by my strength? What is God’s strength made perfect in our weaknesses? We all know the context very well. Paul was dealing with, what I personally suspect was, a demon or a demon-possessed person verbally... Continue Reading →
Here's the complete list of articles on the seven letters to the seven churches: Introduction Ephesus Smyrna Pergamos Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia Laodicea
Today, we’re concluding our look at the seven letters to the seven churches with the letter to Laodicea. I love this letter. The Lord has nothing good to say to these people. This is the famous lukewarm church, neither hot nor cold. It’s interesting to me that just as Paul’s final letter, 2 Tim., presents... Continue Reading →
This is a continuation of our series on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches. We’ve covered so far the letters to the Jewish churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, and Sardis. Last week, the Lord hardly had anything good to say to the Jewish church in Sardis. However, the Lord has hardly anything bad... Continue Reading →
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, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira. A lot of bad news in the letter to sinful Sardis! The Lord has almost nothing good to say to these people, which... Continue Reading →
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, Smyrna, and Pergamos. In the Greek, Thyatira (thai-uh-tee-ruh) was pronounced thoo-at-i-rah. This name sounds unpleasant no matter what language you speak it. Of all the seven letters,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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