In reference to the New Covenant, you may have been told that God would put his law, commandments and statutes in our minds and write them on our hearts. However, in the same passage, God declared the New Covenant would not be like the one made with … [Read more]
How Do I Know I’m Saved?
“Are you saved? Are you sure?” These questions are sometimes used to scare people into signing up for works-based insurance, which is bad. But the questions themselves are legitimate. In scripture we are exhorted to examine ourselves to see whether … [Read more]
The War is on, and the Chief Weapon is Accusation
Contrary to popular opinion there is a spiritual war going on right now. Those who mock that suggestion, thinking that spiritual reality is a myth reserved for the primitive mind, do so at their own peril. There is a devil, and he has schemes … [Read more]
Worrying is Like Carrying Rocks
All of us worry. Worry is when we spend a lot of time thinking about things that are beyond our control. We worry about our kids, our jobs, our finances, our situations, our future, our health….anything that affects us or those that we love … [Read more]
568. The New Covenant: It’s Not About Us
The Old Covenant which Israel was under would put the spotlight upon the people and their sin, behavior and dedication in trying to keeping the law. The New Covenant which began after the death of Christ would not be like the first covenant when the … [Read more]
My Words Will Not Pass Away
I'm continuing to look at the exciting book of I Thessalonians and what it says about God's Word, and now we are ready for chapter 2. "We had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God" (2:2 ESV). Paul wrote to the Romans later that he … [Read more]
My Words Will Not Pass Away
I'm continuing to look at the exciting book of I Thessalonians and what it says about God's Word, and now we are ready for chapter 2. "We had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God" (2:2 ESV). Paul wrote to the Romans later that he … [Read more]
The many names of Jerusalem.
One of the weirdest passages of scripture you will ever see is this one. 1 Peter 5:13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. It seems that Peter had referred to a woman who was in … [Read more]
Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs
Have you heard the one about how God is recording everything you say and do, and on Judgment Day he’ll show all your dark, dirty secrets on a big TV screen? It’s a frightening thought—but it’s a fiction. God is not like that. God is love, and love … [Read more]
567. Contrasting the Priesthood of Men with Jesus Christ
Under the Old Covenant, there were many priests who would serve under the law for many years or until they died; other priests would then replace them. They offered many sacrifices for the sins of the people, as well as their own sins. But the New … [Read more]
Who Named You?
Who named you? Pastor Alan Wright, discussing Peter's confession of Jesus at Caesarea (Matt. 16:13-20), makes the point that the power to name a person is huge, for that power belongs to whoever or whatever is most important to you. Peter recognized … [Read more]
The Politically Divided American Church
I do not believe that I have ever seen an election that has the American Church as divided as this present election does. I thought the last two elections with President Obama were very divisive but I do believe that this one really tops them all. … [Read more]
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