A favorite verse of mine is Acts 2:42 that shows the church was devoted to the Apostles’ teaching, to fellowship, to breaking of bread, and to prayer. That devotion is important for the church in every age. Someone said to me… Read More ›
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SOME MARRIAGES ARE SIN AND MUST BE DISSOLVED
“And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.” – Mt 19:9 Jesus’ words on marriage were so hard and challenging that the disciples concluded “it’s better not to marry” (Mt… Read More ›
LOVE THE TRUTH AND LOVE THE ONE YOU ARE TEACHING
Paul said to the Ephesians to “speak the truth in love”. The speaking of truth from someone with a cold heart might be doctrinally accurate, but it will seem like a slap of cold steel to the hearer. We must… Read More ›
UNITY AND GROWTH IN EPHESUS
Paul said that through the church the manifold wisdom of God is made known, Eph 3:10. In chapter 4, Paul talks about the “one body” which is the church (Eph 4:4; 1:22,23). Later in the same chapter, Paul says the… Read More ›
CHOOSE YOUR SIDE, BUT MAKE SURE IT IS GOD’S SIDE
Everyone is contentious; make sure you contend for the faith, Jude 3. Everyone fights; just make sure it is the good fight of faith, 1 Tim 6:12. Everyone defends their position; just give your answer with gentleness and reverence, 1… Read More ›
FEAR AND OBEY GOD – MAKES SENSE
“The conclusion, when all has been heard is: fear God and keep His commands, because this applies to every person.” – Eccl 12:13 There is nothing that makes more sense but that God’s children should fear the Almighty God who… Read More ›
TWO DEATHS AND TWO RESURRECTIONS IN REVELATION 20
Here is my explanation for the meaning of the 2 Deaths and 2 Resurrections in Revelation 20 and 21. Here they are in their proper order (see image) 1st Death –> 1st Resurrection –> 2nd Resurrection –> 2nd Death. Nick… Read More ›
COMMANDS, APPROVED EXAMPLE, AND NECESSARY INFERENCES: HOW TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WILL IN THE BIBLE
To understand the Scriptures, look for the following and learn. [1] Studying the Bible, we learn through COMMANDS from God. God now commands that all men everywhere repent, Acts 17:30. Jesus commanded that we must love God and love our… Read More ›
CHURCH, DON’T BE CO-OPTED BY THE WORLD
A lot of people confuse the church’s role and purpose. Doug Post has it right when he says, “We give but the church is not a lending institution. We provide emergency assistance but the church is not a hospital. We… Read More ›
STUDY THE PARABLES
Someone said, “A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning”. I would say it is a story from real life that has a spiritual meaning. Jesus often spoke in parables. And often times Jesus found it necessary to… Read More ›
A Conquering Faith 