For 2000 years the doctrine of original sin has taught that you were a natural born sinner, stained with Adam’s sin. From the moment you drew your first breath, you were hostile to the things of God and hardwired to sin. My strong view is that … [Read more]
871. New Covenant Context and Resisting the Bible Teacher Fan Club
One of the greatest helps people will experience when it comes to understanding the gospel of grace is to know the Bible is contextualized into two very different covenants. When one assumes the Bible is “all one book” or everything in it is aimed at … [Read more]
Original Sin is Unbiblical
For years, readers have been asking for my views on original sin. While I have been happy to respond privately, I have never gone on record – until now. My latest ebook, Original Sin: What Does the Bible Really Say? will be released exclusively on … [Read more]
870. Stranded on a Deserted Island? Pick One Book From the Bible
It’s no secret that some of our favorite information in the Bible is found in the book of Hebrews. We recently had a listener ask us what one book we felt is a “must-read” (aside from the book of Hebrews). Of course, there is plenty to benefit us … [Read more]
869. Identifying as Believers in a Risen Savior
As Christians, we believe in a risen Jesus who is alive and lives in us by His Spirit. We are identified as believers in Christ. We should avoid identifying ourselves as “Bible believers” or as “people of the book,” as other lifeless religions may … [Read more]
Why Does Jesus Hate Divorce?
In the modern church we think we treat women well. We tell ourselves that we are enlightened, educated and respectful. But in the very next breath we tell women they can’t preach or teach and it would best if they remain silent in our … [Read more]
868. God’s Living Spirit – The Constant Throughout the Centuries
It’s easy to take for granted the availability of the Bible in much of our world today, but it wasn’t always this way. For the majority of centuries since Jesus rose from the dead, most people had very little exposure to the writings. The majority … [Read more]
The Life Transforming Power of Being Willing To Face Truth
Sometimes people say God causes or He allows something negative in their lives to teach them a lesson. I don’t personally agree with that theology, but if you do I still like you. I don’t need people to agree with me to like them. I prefer to give … [Read more]
867. This May Have Caused More Division Among Believers Than Anything Else
It’s easily skimmed over or swept under the rug, but it’s difficult to deny there are thousands of different church corporations and Christian denominations with very different dogmas and doctrines. This isn’t exactly breaking news, but let’s face … [Read more]
What to do When You’re Facing Death
If you are facing a sentence of death – a bad report, a scary diagnosis, the loss of a business – you would do well to read Christ’s letter to the church at Smyrna. It’s the shortest of the seven Revelation letters, yet death is … [Read more]
866. Scriptures Inspired – But the Spirit Reveals Truth
Our focus here is to highlight the superior ministry of the Holy Spirit. But this also leads us to asking ourselves some challenging questions about the Bible, the Scriptures, and how they were chosen to be “canonized.” People who aren’t exactly … [Read more]
Introducing The Grace Bible
For years, people have been asking me, “Paul, what’s your favorite Bible?” That’s a tough question, like asking me to pick my favorite child. What people really want to know is, “Which Bible is free from mixture and will help me grow in … [Read more]
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