The scriptures reveal that in the last days, the Church will experience perilous times. Evil will become so pervasive that many will fall away from the faith and pull others away with them.
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The Great Falling Away
The scriptures reveal that in the last days, the Church will experience perilous times. Evil will become so pervasive that many will fall away from the faith and pull others away with them.
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Can We Survive These Times?
The faithful are pondering more seriously during these times, "Are we in the very last years of human history?" Any thoughts on this subject are mere speculation. One thing is for sure, world events...
A cult leader who bills himself as the reincarnation of Jesus has reportedly been arrested in Russia. Sergei Torop, 59, will face charges for organizing an illegal religion and extorting money from...
Promises of Psalm 91
In March of 2020, a New Zealand megachurch pastor Brian Tamaki of Destiny Church claimed Christians are protected from Coronavirus 2019-nCoV while quoting Psalm 91. Tamaki told his congregation that...
Is "Father, forgive them..." Added Text?
There was a discussion recently on a highly significant textual variant in Luke 23:34, the only place in the New Testament where Jesus prays “Father, forgive them, they don’t know what they’re...
The One that Has Gone Astray
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“I will seek that which was lost: and that which was driven away, I will bring again: and I will bind up that which was broken,...
How to live a Spiritual Life in a Corrupt Society
How is it possible to live a deeply spiritual life when one must be in a worldly marriage, family, and environment? How can one survive spiritually when he has a compromising job or must live...
The Child of Christmas is God
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Painting by Gerard van Honthorst: Adoration of the Shepherds (1622)
For many, Christmas is the time to think of Jesus Christ...
Although a model of humility, Jesus was anything but a fawning or timid weakling. He courageously spoke the truth and had absolutely no fear of man. He even earned the respect of some of his...
Walking in Humility
When Charles Dickens wrote the classic novel “David Copperfield”, he created an unattractive character called Uriah Heep – a greedy, insincere, ambitious manipulator who constantly proclaimed his ...
Is Pope Francis a Communist?
It is pure Marxism that comes out of the mouth of the Pope. Pope Francis grew up in socialist Argentina, so it is part of his birthright, just like the South America illegals migrating in mass to...
Trusting God to Use Us
Johanna and I nearly always discuss a message declared from the pulpit and found a word on Zacchaeus expansive.
We meditated on it and concluded that not only should we make ourselves available...
We've critiqued Matthew Brooks' theology once before on Word of the Cross and Discerning the Truth. His teachings are not consistently biblical.
Jesus provided an inclusive and striking statement...
You Don't Read the Bible Literally Do You?
In the purest sense of the word, literally no one takes the Bible literally, but some do. Interpreting scripture using allegorical methods (literal value) has led people to gouge out their eyes...
What Language Did Jesus Speak?
Search "Language of Jesus" on Wikipedia to read the popular singular view. The differences of opinion reflect changes taking place among scholars, but which have yet to make their way fully to...
By Their Fruits We Shall Know Them
I don't profess to have it together in every area, but Johanna is always amazed how quick I can overlook or forgive an experience and move on. At least in this case, she said she has learned from...
Baptism Readings and Words to Use
Read: "Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you...
Wish You Were Either Cold or Hot
“‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth." Rev....
Self-Signaling with the Right Choice
Being a student of psychology, limited mostly to the detail of human behavior, I found one study specifically important, where it reveals the human nature.
Many of us think we make choices...
To reflect on the Ephesians 4:11 passage, it states in the original “He” is emphatic—He and He alone, as the ascended Head of humanity, gave the gifts. The passage is resonated by 1 Corinthians...
The expanded comments came from Anthony Wade of 828 Ministries HERE. Adding a TV commercial bounce to it to point out the nature of the course. Pay money for God's free gifts, e.g. spiritual...
Bill Johnson and Bethel Church
We have posted a number of times shared warnings about Bill Johnson and Bethel Church. Bethel Church is a New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) church pastored by the “Apostle,” Bill Johnson. Bethel...
Rooted in Grace
"See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many."
According to Hebrews 12:15, bitterness is an “attitude” of the heart ...
Isaiah and the Liberal
The Bible is a long form lens into human nature. We should not ignore the fact that the God's Word is a direct commentary on the pervasive temptations and sins of humanity. The first part of Isaiah...
What the Bible Says about Illegal Immigration
I have put off addressing this subject, but now seems to be good time to say something due to so much confusion in the Church. The book of Judges illustrates and serves to underscore deficient,...