James 1:13 instructs us to never say God tests or tempts us but Paul says God tests our hearts (1 Thessalonians 2:4). Does the Bible contradict itself? Maybe there’s something we’re missing about these concepts. The post James … [Read more]
565. Not Revised and Improved – It’s a Brand New Covenant
This week we look further into the differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. The first one was established between God and Israel. It was an arrangement that never included Gentiles (non-Jews), not before the cross and certainly not … [Read more]
Does God allow trials for hidden purposes?
What is a test, a trial and a temptation? We must let the revealed Word of God define such terms and put them in proper context of how we should understand the presence of those terms and experiences in our lives. We see in James 1, 1 Peter and 1 … [Read more]
3…2…1…Launch!
Thank God that this past two months is finally over. I am celebrating! In this video I share the difficult things I experienced while working on our new website as well as the steps I took to be able to complete this tough project from a place of … [Read more]
Is Hypergrace Biblical?
Hypergrace, according to a mainstream Christian news magazine, is a dangerous and unbiblical teaching. By proclaiming the unconditional love of God and forgiveness for all, hypergrace preachers have taken grace too far. We have made grace unbalanced … [Read more]
Missionaries or Just a Minority
The impact of the Christian message in American culture is quickly becoming marginalized. The narrative that created the culture which produced the constitutional republic we know as the United States of America, is rapidly being replaced by another … [Read more]
Is Hypergrace Biblical
Sorry folks – I pressed the wrong button and this post went out prematurely. I’m still working on it and it’ll be up in a day or so. Check back then. Paul … [Read more]
Chase the Lion (Book Review)
“If your dream doesn’t scare you, it’s too small”, so says Mark Batterson in his newest book, Chase the Lion. All of us have dreams and aspirations. Sometimes we are just afraid to chase the dream because of what it will cost. Other … [Read more]
564. New Covenant 101: It’s Better Than the Old
After the death of Jesus, we find that the first covenant made with Israel came to an end and was replaced with a New Covenant that would be unlike the old one. It's not an amendment or continuation of the Old Covenant. The writer of Hebrews stated … [Read more]
Is It God’s Will for You to Suffer? Is It Necessary for Holiness?
The broad view of God’s will for mankind is Heaven on Earth. He created it that way in the Garden of Eden and he’ll put it back that way after the Resurrection. The time in between is the result of mankind allowing sin into the world with death as … [Read more]
The Lifter of Your Head
In Jesus’ day, only certain people were allowed to participate in temple life. Those with diseases such as leprosy had to stay away. They weren’t welcome. They were considered infectious and untouchable. But Jesus was not afraid to touch the … [Read more]
I’m Excited About Thessalonians
Paul wrote letters to only seven churches, which is quite surprising as he founded churches in most of the cities he visited during his three missionary journeys of possibly around 10 years of travel. I haven't counted the number of cities in which … [Read more]
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