The word “antichrist,” which is only used by John (1 Jn. 2:18, 2:22, 4:3, & 2 Jn. 1:7), is one who is opposed to Christ, one who is against Christ, one who is the antithesis of everything that Christ is, and he is also one who denies Christ and the Father (1 Jn. 2:22). I... Continue Reading →
The Sufficiency of His Grace
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 →
The Lord’s Table & The Table Of Devils
1Co 10:20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 1Co 10:21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of... Continue Reading →
Effectually Worketh
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. - 1 Thessalonians 2:13 The Word... Continue Reading →
The Good of Good Works
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7s9Njcs2UndKiHpNLFiuPH?si=6-tYxOhpRpiLvdKVZKaIBw Good works are a “peculiar” thing (Tit. 2:14). By “good works” I mean that which God describes them as. This world may foolishly describe their works as good, but “is that true?” In order, for the world to lay claim to their works being good, such must be rooted in truth. For we must... Continue Reading →
The Book of Life
Rev. 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. Rev. 3:6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto... Continue Reading →
Angel of the Lord
What is the Angel of the Lord exactly? I’ll tell you exactly what He is. He’s elusive. Enigmatic. Mysterious. Was He an angel? Was He a Christophany? Both? In Gen. 16, we get the first mention of the Angel of the Lord. Of course, we know this story well. God makes a covenant with Abraham... Continue Reading →
Ungracious Hairsplitting Nonsense
There’s a story* told by a Grace Believer who met another Grace Believer in the middle of the Golden Gate Bridge. He said: “I was standing in the middle of the Golden Gate Bridge admiring the view when another man walked up alongside of me. I heard him say quietly, ‘What an awesome God.’ “I... Continue Reading →
Q&A: “As God Hath Prospered Him?”
Question: Does God Bless The Believer With Material Things, If Not, What About What Is Mentioned In 1st Corinthians 16:2? 1stCor.16:1] Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. [2] Upon the first day of the week let every one of you... Continue Reading →
Those Chicken Jokes
I’d like to ask a deep, theological question: “Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?” Here is what you might hear generally around Christendom: John MacArthur: That chicken was predestinated to cross that road. Rick Warren: It was a purpose-driven chicken. Billy Graham: The chicken was surrendering all. Pluralist: The chicken took one of many... Continue Reading →
Lovest Thou Me More Than These?
John 21:15] So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.[16] He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou... Continue Reading →
New Heavens & Earth
Question: In Isaiah 24, he say’s in chapter 24: 19 The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly. 20 The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it... Continue Reading →
Yet Not I, But…
Did you know that the Apostle Paul says “Yet not I” on 3 different occasions? Why? What’s the significance of those three little words? We’re going to start here in 1 Cor. 7. Look at vs. 10. He says, 1Co_7:10 “And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the... Continue Reading →
The Anvil of God’s Word
I was blessed to be part of a Cowboy Camp youth ministry, several years ago. During that time, I memorized several Cowboy Poems and would recite them, at our Camps and other functions. One of those poems was "The Anvil of God's Word". I especially liked this poem, since I had also been involved as... Continue Reading →
The Absence of Joy
Joy is a person. His name is Jesus! Is it me? Or, are there not more, and more Christians who have lost their joy? How can this be? Has the church failed in communicating the absolute sufficiency of the Cross-work of Jesus? The reality is that far too many churches, and pastors,, have fallen short... Continue Reading →
Are You?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cWSn3q5ZDNwJhySNHIbu4?si=4zO_W5MRR9C0QTvZtLWzog And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and... Continue Reading →
Leading Captive Silly Women
2 Tim. 3:6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 2 Tim. 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. You might remember from history, Stalin’s Great Purge back in 1937, which was... Continue Reading →
Cover Your Head Because of the Angels
1Co 11:10 For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. What is Paul talking about? First, commentaries about this verse have some of the most hilarious gobbledygook ever. I’ll start with Albert Barnes. Not a dispensationalist but occasionally, he’s insightful. This is what he writes about this... Continue Reading →
Learning To “Reckon” And “Count” God’s Word
Rom.6:10] For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.[11] Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.[12] Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in... Continue Reading →
Citizens of the Heavens
F.B. Meyer, who was a contemporary of Moody, a Baptist, once wrote, “The nearer the saint comes to the perfect life, the farther he feels from it. It is only when we have climbed the foothills that we realize how lofty the mountain summits are. But there is no need for discouragement. We have eternity... Continue Reading →
