2Co 13:3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. 2Co 13:4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the... Continue Reading →
OK, first off, I would like to have a show of hands to demonstrate how many people agree with any other person 100% of the time. OK, do I have any takers at 50%? That is what I thought. You can hardly find two people who agree on more than a few key issues. Everyone... Continue Reading →
“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;”{Ephesians 2:19} The moniker “the household of God” denotes family and government. In time past Gentiles were strangers and foreigners to God’s household. In time past God’s household was manifest with the nation of Israel. Now... Continue Reading →
1Th 5:5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 1Th 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. 1Th 5:7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be... Continue Reading →
2Co 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 2Co 12:8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from... Continue Reading →
Do people go to Hell with their sins forgiven? Two quick comments: I would not break fellowship with saints who hold that view, even though I strongly disagree. I’ve also seen some extremely disgraceful behavior over this debate. In some cases, I think awful behavior merits being marked and avoided (Rom. 16:17), because they're offences... Continue Reading →
Gal 1:22 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: Gal 1:23 But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. Gal 1:24 And they glorified God in me. In the prior study, we looked at the... Continue Reading →
It’s often easy to see how a person can get caught up in performance based religion. Simply put, people tend to look at a single verse, without context, and build their doctrine based on the incomplete knowledge they have been given. One such instance can be found in Psalm 18:20: The Lord rewarded me according... Continue Reading →
Mat 8:24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. Mat 8:25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. Mat 8:26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye... Continue Reading →
Greetings, saints! Did you hear that a church in Germany held a service with an A.I. giving a sermon, which the A.I. had also composed? 300 people showed up for this! They were lined up around the block an hour before it started! And what was their reaction? Meh. Cold. Soulless. Boring. Of course, it... Continue Reading →
Hello, saints! I’m just sharing my notes from Wednesday night’s message. (I gave it my best shot on this topic, and I’ll always be open to anyone’s thoughts.) First, let’s read Micah 4:1-4. Mic 4:1 But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall... Continue Reading →
The administrations of the Lord are manifold. Christ created them. Christ not only created the heaven and earth, but He created governmental authority in each dominion. God’s eternal purpose is for all authorities in both places to be gathered together in one – in Christ Jesus. God’s eternal purpose is grand and glorious. His works... Continue Reading →
First, let’s read 1 Cor. 15:39-49 1Co 15:39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. 1Co 15:40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the... Continue Reading →
These are my notes from Wednesday night’s message, which are kinda lengthy. Just so you know. We’re going to continue looking at the Lord’s millennial reign and the fact that Israel will fulfill God’s destiny for them to become a kingdom of priests. Not only that, but they’re a kingdom of priests under Christ as... Continue Reading →
Is there a difference between covenants and testaments? Can they be used interchangeably? Is a new testament the same thing as a new covenant? What do those terms mean? First, let’s talk testaments. A testament is a written declaration. Webster would say that a testament is “A solemn authentic instrument in writing, by which a... Continue Reading →
One of the realities that is often so hard for people to fathom is that each and every person in the world is, in fact, an individual. Individual habits, individual appearances, individual diets, even individual preferences of clothing and automobiles. There are no two people alike - even identical twins! There is no single physical... Continue Reading →
2 Tim. 4:9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Of course, Paul is in prison in Rome awaiting his execution. In this section in his final chapter of his final letter,... Continue Reading →
There is a dreaded disease that strikes at the heart of every person in the world. This disease also is the most devious of all, because it psychologically makes one think they are actually well. This disease, unfortunately, can be found in many churches. It is nothing new, but has been around even before there... Continue Reading →
How were the OT saints saved? Were works necessary or was it by faith alone? Did they have eternal security? We’re totally going to answer all these questions beyond any reasonable doubt! STOP what you’re doing and READ the entire chapter of Romans 4. Seriously. Read Romans 4. I’m not kidding. Are you done? Don’t... Continue Reading →
I remember hearing a Christian radio broadcast several years ago. The subject of it was regarding music. The premise of it being that the music leader of a church is one of the most difficult positions there is in the church, a premise that I do not hold on to, by the way. So you... Continue Reading →
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