“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]
How “Jesus’s” feet split the Mount of Olives.
One of the most common verses used by believers of a future rapture is this:- Zechariah 14:4 On that day his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great … [Read more]
The chariots and the army.
Isaiah 66:15-16See, the Lord is coming with fire, and his chariots are like a whirlwind; he will bring down his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire. For with fire and with his sword the Lord will execute judgment on all people, and … [Read more]
New Podcast Next Week
Due to the parting of a loved one, we have not prepared a new episode of Growing in Grace for this week. We will be back next week, talking about God's grace and the New Covenant.In memory of the Rev. Richard S. Brueseke,Thanks to all who … [Read more]
Please Don’t Give Me That Old Time Religion!
Often in Facebook dialogues, I see someone say something to the effect of, “Our church preaches the old time Gospel, and we sing the old time songs. We all need to get back to the old time religion.” When I hear things like that I cringe. What they … [Read more]
God will not get mad at you or rebuke you
God is all powerful and has the power to do anything he wants at any time but has chosen to give mankind dominion over this planet and limit himself to our choices. YOUR CHOICES MATTER, THEY ARE SHAPING YOUR FUTURE AND YOUR CAPACITY TO FOLLOW GOD. We … [Read more]
Does James 5:15 Preach Conditional Forgiveness?
Those who put price tags on grace sometimes point to this verse: The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. (James 5:15) “See – you have to confess and … [Read more]
How Does the Devil Fight?
The very thought of spiritual warfare frightens some people. They seem to think of the devil as they do Santa Claus or the Easter rabbit. Reality is so much more comfortable if it's confined to what we can see, observe, and understand. But the New … [Read more]
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