I used to cringe. Every time I read or preached on a certain passage from Hebrews, I would stop short of the final verse. If I went any further, I knew I would wince, closing my eyes and tilting my head back because as if to say, “Ugh, why did you add that last verse?”… Read More »
Soldiers Of The King
I don’t suppose many of you see yourselves as warriors or soldiers, do you? I know that for years, I have not seen myself in that light. But there are several passages in the Bible that speak of the church in this way. We are all involved in a war, whether we want to be… Read More »
Children of Abraham pt. 4
In this final bulletin article about the phrase “God’s chosen people” as it pertains to the nation of Israel, I’m going to highlight some passages and verses that I have not addressed yet. In Ephesians, Paul speaks of a mystery that had been kept hidden (by God) from previous generations, but was being revealed by… Read More »
The Father’s Love
“Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” Those words are the cry of Jesus from the cross, to His Father. Jesus is asking, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” The significance of this incredible moment in history cannot be overstated, and should not be missed. Less than 24 hours earlier, Jesus was sharing His last… Read More »
Maturity In Christ
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 I refer to this verse often when I speak of the Christian life. Without the understanding of this verse’s meaning, no one can reach maturity in Christ. It is as simple as that. Who… Read More »
Satan’s Two Worst Days
In the past, I have said that this earth is Satan’s death-row dwelling. This is because we know he is not getting out of here alive. He is already dead to God in the sense that he is cut off from the knowledge, power, and love of God, though he still rules a kingdom here… Read More »
The Cup and the Dish
I am sure you remember the time when Jesus confronted the Pharisee’s. In Matthew 23:25 Jesus said, “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.” Obviously, Jesus used this metaphor to point to the… Read More »
A Yoke For Christians To Carry
When I think of the Law, I am overwhelmed. It is so many things. The law covered just about every imaginable aspect of daily living: What you could eat, what you could wear, when you could work, tattoos, skin rashes, sexual intimacy, sexual immorality, every aspect of farming, harvesting, sacrificing, celebrating, mourning, speech, intentional and… Read More »
The Spirit’s Invitation
: I have long been a pastor who preaches grace—from first to last. I draw great joy in setting the record straight, letting all Christians within hearing know the peace and security that comes from their powerful, perfect Savior—Christ our Lord! I am equally upset when I speak to Christians who are put under the… Read More »
