Have you ever been blamed or accused of something that you didn’t do? It’s a terrible feeling. Even if we did do something wrong, when someone points that out often times we are hit with shame and regret. It’s never a good feeling. Yet, we so … [Read more]
521. The Fruit of the Spirit, Not the Works of the Law
Although many Christians will work and strive to produce good fruit, sometimes they end up back under a system of works or a modernized version of the Mosaic law. There was fruit involved for those Jewish people who were under the law of works, but … [Read more]
Introducing God — The Story
DUDLEY HALL -- All good stories begin by introducing the main characters. Much of the plot is involved in getting to know the characters as the narrative moves along. The big story of the Bible follows this pattern. "In the beginning, God ..." alerts … [Read more]
The Gospel of Elihu
The problem with manmade religion is that it views the Bible in a distorted way that glorifies self and diminishes grace. This can be seen in the way religion portrays Job as a good guy and God as a bad guy who sends the devil to do his dirty work. … [Read more]
Is Satan God’s Sheepdog?
The Book of Job is one of the most amazing stories in the Bible, but we read it wrong two ways. First, we elevate Job into some kind of faith hero. Second, we think the devil is a sheepdog sent by the Lord to do his dirty work. This crazy notion is … [Read more]
To Him Who Survives??
In the modern American church, we emphasize the God who meets our needs and gets us out of difficult situations. Now before you hear what I am not saying, I am not saying God does not take care of His … Continue reading → … [Read more]
520. Teaching the Law Results in Fruitless Discussion
The Apostle Paul stated some have strayed from the good things of love, a pure heart and a good conscience, and have turned to fruitless discussion. How? By wanting to be teachers of law. The law from the Old Covenant had a purpose, but it was not … [Read more]
Discover How To Prevent Condemnation And Live In Joyful Freedom
Are you ready for a 30.000 feet overview that will help you live in joyful freedom? First this… Even though as believers we are not under law but under grace, we still have the effects of our old life under the law imprinted in our minds … [Read more]
Information VS Instruction
Believers have the mind of Christ. Our problem is not a lack of information. Our problem isn’t even a lack of “spiritual” information. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I … [Read more]
Ten Little Known Facts about Job
Many people consider Job a great man and a champion of the faith. Job, you will recall, lost everything (his family, wealth and health), then sat on a dunghill scratching himself with a broken plate while having a theology debate with seminarians. As … [Read more]
When Being Right Makes You Wrong.
I hate being wrong. I imagine that most people do. I have a funny little saying that I have used in the past that reflects my hatred of being wrong. It goes like this: “I am never wrong; I once thought I was but I was mistaken.” … [Read more]
519. Old Testament Vs. The New: What Changed?
Some may conclude the Bible seems to have a split personality between the Old Testament and the New Testament. Some of the differences can seem somewhat confusing, especially when portions of both are mixed into various Christian doctrines. So what … [Read more]
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