How do you exegete the expression, “dispensation of the fulness of times”? What does this mean word-for-word? You know what verse I’m talking about: Eph 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth;... Continue Reading →
Col.3:9] Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; [10] And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: As time goes by, we ‘grow older’ with it day by day, and as long as... Continue Reading →
This genius story can only be found in Matt. 17. And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? (Mat 17:24) This was not about paying taxes to the Roman government. In the Greek, tribute is di-drachma, or double drachma, which... Continue Reading →
Gal 4:16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? Gal 3:1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? Gal 3:2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, a saint may think to themselves, How can I encourage others, when I live far away or am homebound? We are to be God's representatives while we are here on earth: “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.” (II... Continue Reading →
I suspect we’d all agree that the way we measure time was designed by God, right? Everything about time is divisible by six. Six is the number of man. Man was created on the sixth day. But six is also the number for man being destitute of God. Seven is the number of spiritual perfection... Continue Reading →
A study option to consider when approaching your Bible is regularly 'asking yourself application questions.' These will help you to practically live the doctrine and verses you are reading or learning. In the Word itself, God shows us many ways to look at and study the Scriptures, however, for a quick list of ideas for... Continue Reading →
My prayer for all Calvinists is that they come into the knowledge of the truth and understand the Word rightly divided (2 Tim. 2:15), that they recognize Paul as their apostle today, and quit perverting verses in the Gospels to be all about them when they aren’t. Make no mistake. Matthew 18 has nothing whatsoever... Continue Reading →
In our walk, understanding how to walk worthy in Christ is vital. Ephesians 5, where we're instructed to "walk circumspectly," offers rich insights worth our attentive meditation. In a world brimming with spiritual snares and moral traps, walking circumspectly becomes more than just a command—it becomes a way of life aligned with our divine calling.... Continue Reading →
[This is an excerpt from my Sunday message and new series on Ephesians. PTL! -Joel] Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: Notice that we have in this one verse, blessed, blessed, and blessings, all variations... Continue Reading →
What is clutter? It is acquiring and maintaining things in a crowded, chaotic manner.This kind of disorder can make things difficult to manage or utilize. Clutter is generallythought of in the physical realm, what is seen around us. Yet, it can refer to a state ofmind or heart. Clutter can hinder us from living the... Continue Reading →
When we share the gospel with the lost, we help unbelievers invest in eternal life with our Savior. God offered His Son to be the perfect sacrifice to fully pay for all his past, present, and future sins: “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for... Continue Reading →
As I continue to explore the believers walk from Ephesians 5 my understanding is heightened to God's profound call to believers to live with intentionality and spiritual awareness. Much can be considered in Ephesians 5:8-14, but in v10-15 Paul provides a framework for understanding how believers should navigate their relationship with the Lord and in turn the... Continue Reading →
Php 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. The first word Paul says is Wherefore. This means “for this reason.” Therefore also means “for this reason.” Same Greek word. The translators... Continue Reading →
In a time when finances are tight and needs are high, how can we give, doing all things unto God? “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” (Col. 3:23) While I Corinthians 16 provides direction on financial support to others, we are to know that money is... Continue Reading →
In the scriptures, we often encounter the profound contrast between light and darkness. From Genesis "in the beginning" and "let there be light" to Revelation and "a new heaven and new earth" with the "new Jerusalem" where "there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the... Continue Reading →
This is perhaps one of the most epic visions in all the Bible, the single greatest revelation of what is perhaps the most striking, the most powerful, the most prestigious, the most elite class of all angels in all of God’s heavenly host. Some have called Ezekiel “the Patmos-seer of the OT,” because Ezekiel’s visions... Continue Reading →
From birth forward, each person learns to serve his own physical needs, progressively developing a passion for a multitude of worldly enticements. Our nature is to hyper-focus on our bodies, becoming addicted and under its power to serve its every need. If we’re hungry, we feed it, and when fearful, we protect ourselves. The flesh... Continue Reading →
In our studies of God's Word, we often grapple with the tension between our positional identity in Christ and our practical, day-to-day walk. As believers, it is evident, we are called to a higher standard - one that reflects the new man as children of God. But what does this look like in practice? The... Continue Reading →
Sermon on the Mount was a message that I’m sure many people, especially His disciples, had been anticipating ever since the Lord began His ministry, because they want to know what’s the kingdom going to be like? How will people get into the kingdom? “The Chosen,” for example, had Jesus thinking through what He was... Continue Reading →
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