1. How do we ‘put on’ and ‘put off’ things in our walk as believers?A simple example: A saint who has been walking after the flesh can ‘put off’ the flesh by ‘putting on’ God’s way of thinking, to manifest Christ. The mind is renewed and transformed with godliness by thinking on wisdom. This sound... Continue Reading →
Are We Abraham’s Seed?
Eph 3:6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel. This is an amazing verse. When we think of the grace message, we think of - what? The gospel of grace. Identification. All spiritual blessings. Already seated in Heavenly places in Christ.... Continue Reading →
Being Followers Of God As Dear Children
Eph.4:14] That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive. When we are born, there begins a process of time before we are able to walk, we must first learn... Continue Reading →
Knowing Verses Applying Grace Doctrine
Rightly dividing saints often understand the basics of grace doctrines. However, toprogress in the walk of faith, do we know the outworking of them in life situations? Forexample, when an old friend or your 21-year-old daughter engages in ungodlybehaviors, how do you apply verses in grace? “But now I have written unto you not tokeep... Continue Reading →
The Word “Dispensation”
I’ll bet most of our readers know that the Bible word “dispensation” is a translation of the Greek word “oikonomia.” “Oikos” is “house”, and “nomos” is “law or rule”. The combination of these two root words literally translates to the "law of the household" or "household management." Or as most books say, “stewardship.” Same difference.... Continue Reading →
The Takeover
What is an idol? It is anything on which we set excessive attachment, usurping God andHis Word. This is the exaltation or elevation of something in our minds and hearts in thehighest position, taking one’s time, thoughts, and affections. There is “One God andFather of all, who is above all, and through all, and in... Continue Reading →
Dr. James Dobson vs. Paul
As I’m sure many know, Dr. James Dobson passed away last this week. He was 89. Millions knew him as the host of Focus on the Family. He was the child psychologist who “answered hundreds of thousands of parenting questions and urged Christians to fight in America’s ‘civil war of values.’” Hmm. “A civil war... Continue Reading →
‘In And Out’ Of “The Snare Of The Devil”
One would think that no one would be their own ‘worst enemy,’ but many oftentimes, we could be those who could by our own decisions, cause life changing circumstances that could shape our lives. And those who are in Christ have been given the provision by our Father to protect us from the snare of... Continue Reading →
How to Love My Husband and Children (Titus 2:4)
Could you clarify Titus 2:4… how to love my husband and children? The term love has two aspects. One is to have godly care, devotion, and affection and the other is charity, which is love in action. “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly... Continue Reading →
That Time James & John & Their Mama Made us all Cringe
This story makes me cringe so much, it was hard to study. Sometimes you just wanna smack the disciples. This story is also found in Matt. 20:20-28. Mar 10:35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. Mar... Continue Reading →
An Outline Of Romans Chapter 15: The Bible Minister
This ‘outline’ of Romans chapter 15 presents an extensive biblical exposition centered on the Chapter’s godly intent for the Saints, emphasizing the ‘responsibility and reputation’ of the strong to ‘doctrinally support’ the weak, the example of Christ's selflessness, and the calling to live a godly, edifying life in unity and love as a ‘bible Minister.’... Continue Reading →
Unmanaged Brush Fires
Life can be messy and regularly comes with pop-up challenges or brush fires. These canbe as simple as spilling your coffee on your work papers to being notified your husbandor wife has just been arrested for a DUI. Sometimes we are bombarded and have manyunmanaged brush fires all around. We need time to step back... Continue Reading →
He is Our Peace
Eph 2:14 For he is our peace… Paul begins with the word “For.” In a grammatical and exegetical sense, when a verse begins with “For,” this signals that Paul is about to give us a reason or an explanation for the preceding statement, which in this case is how we are made nigh by the... Continue Reading →
Three Types of Suffering
Consider that it may be contrary to God’s will for us to pray difficulties away or thinkGod doesn’t care or is mad at us when our loved ones aren’t miraculously healed. Weare under grace today and not promised Israel’s (healing) blessings for faithfulness.God’s will for the Body is to use sufferings to manifest His power... Continue Reading →
Divorce, Rightly Divided
Mat 19:2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. Mat 19:3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? If you've been following along in our series on the Gospels in chronological order (all... Continue Reading →
Q&A: What Does It Mean To “Think” Spiritual?
Rom 8:4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Rom 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. Rom 8:6 For to... Continue Reading →
Love Yet More and More
Paul uses this phrase in his instruction to the advanced Churches, those who alreadylove one another… but why? He encourages them to keep growing in this key godlycharacteristic. One reason is that as the doctrine of selfless love continues to workin them, they will increasingly develop godliness, a fruit of the Spirit, which has itscenter... Continue Reading →
We Are His Workmanship
Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Notice how Paul begins with the word “For.” This word connects this verse to what came before it in verses 8-9. Vs. 8 also begins with For, which connects it... Continue Reading →
The One Word that Destroys Calvinism
With the recent passing of John MacArthur, Calvinism has come under scrutiny and debate in the public sphere, which is a very good thing. I daresay Calvinism is one of the most vile character assassinations of God that exists in Christianity. We had coincidentally published a couple strong takedowns of Calvinism: Calvinism Destroyed in One... Continue Reading →
Q&A: “Saying None Other Things” Than The Prophets?
Question: Why Does The Apostle Paul Say That He Is Say “None Other Things Than Those Which The Prophets And Moses Did Say Should Come?” And What Did The Prophets ‘Say?’ Act 26:22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than... Continue Reading →
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