Many of the laws and traditions of the Old Testament are shadows that are fulfilled in Christ. For instance, the circumcision of Jewish boys points to a spiritual circumcision “not performed by human hands” (Col 2:11). Your old self has been cut off … [Read more]
Is there really a future rapture?
1 Thessalonians 1:10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath. The wrath was already coming at the time when the book was written. 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 For you, brothers and … [Read more]
All Lives Do Not Matter
We’ve all seen the Facebook posts and the pictures flooding social media: Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter, All Lives Matter. All Lives Matter started after Black Lives Matter. It was, in my opinion, a way of saying that black lives do … [Read more]
Should You Tithe?
For years people have been asking me for my response to the tithing question. “Should you tithe?” Here are two responses: You should tithe You should not tithe Since both responses are expressed as commands, and we are not under law, I care for … [Read more]
Seriously who are we at war with?
The armor of God is not an suit. It is simply correct doctrine. Why do people get confused? This is because they don’t understand what Paul was saying. Check this out. Isaiah 11:5 New International Version (NIV) 5 Righteousness … [Read more]
557. Why Jesus Taught Two Covenants (Part 14): Carry Your Cross & Try to Save Yourself
Many Christians will look at the teachings of Jesus as though He were speaking directly to believers of today, when much of the time He was speaking to Jews under the law. By looking through the lens of the Old Covenant, we can begin to see quite … [Read more]
About the tree of knowledge and God.
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We Need Revival! But What Is It and How Does It Happen?
Does revival tarry because we’re not praying or fasting enough? Is God waiting on us to be humble enough? Is God waiting on us to be more holy before he’ll heal our land? That’s a big fat no! Revival is not something God does in … [Read more]
Tithing Under Grace
Tithing has become the hot-button issue of our day. Just as the early church was divided on the issue of circumcision, the modern church is divided on the issue of tithing. “You should do it.” “You should not.” In this three-part series we’ll look at … [Read more]
You Crazy Galatians!
I might have titled this study "The Case for Grace," because Paul gives his proof of the need for grace. "I do not set aside the grace of God for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain" (Galatians 2:21). And then he writes, … [Read more]
With Fears Increasing, Jesus Christ Is Our One True Source of Confidence
I've been amazed, in the aftermath of the shocking massacre on police officers in Dallas, how many people are speaking openly about their feelings. On social media, in letters to the editor and in general conversation we hear people saying, "We're … [Read more]
There is no us vs. them…..it’s just US!
In light of all the recent shootings that have taken place in Minnesota, Louisiana, and Dallas, Texas, our country is in an uproar. And, rightly so. My heart aches for my country and specifically for all those involved in these situations. Facebook … [Read more]
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