"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” - Jesus
In Ezekiel chapter 37 (Ezekiel 37:1-14) we read about a compelling vision of the prophet within the context of his own time and what was to come. It holds both literal and symbolic tensions pertaining to Israel and the world. This is a concise overview…
John 10:10 You might be like me, in the text we are looking at today I grew up under a certain impression of who the thief was. It's got to be the devil, right! You know, Satan, the deceiver of the world, he wants to…
The Apostle Paul talks about not putting confidence in the flesh, but rather seeking Righteousness through faith in Christ. It isn't our following or keeping the law that saves us, nor can it make us righteous, James agrees in James 2:10 and Paul in Galatians…
Hebrews 10:19-25 In history, churches have usually remained a local, tight knit group of like faith believers gathering to carry on the sacraments of the first century, as given by Jesus Christ and his Apostles according to their admonition. Sometimes this was up to 5,000…
Speaker: Pastor Chris Rosebrough Chapel: Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Event: AALC Pastor's Conference Date: November 4, 2014 Text: Titus 2:1-15 Source: Just & Sinner YouTube
God declares a coming Son Genesis 3:11-15 11 He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” 12 The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she…
The Jews need to believe and obey the Gospel of Jesus Christ too. Paul opposes Peter's hypocrosy in Galatians 2:11-21 Peter defends Paul and says they are saved by Grace just like the gentiles - Acts 15 7 And after there had been much debate,…
A New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) "apostle", Brian Simmons, is translating his own version of the Bible, one book at a time, he is probably going to make alot of money. Simmons’ translation is endorsed by influential NAR leaders including apostle Che Ahn (Harvest Rock Church…
Why did the Father will the death of his only beloved Son, and in so painful and shameful a form? Why should such a good and holy individual person die for everyone's sin? How does such a violent act make for a peaceful outcome with…
This video presentation is three hours long, but worth the watch. The film takes a close look at the big church themes and leadership of the day. It begs the question, just because thousands turn up and agree with a particular following, church group or…
The Bible specifically speaks about the qualifications for those who will lead a congregation of people. These qualifications have been the same for almost 2,000 years. Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of these qualifications as the “senior pastor” of the Church. ***Above Reproach (Titus 1:6,…
An excellent essay about the false teaching of tithing obligations in the church. The following essay is a summary of my book, Should the Church Teach Tithing? A Theologian’s Conclusions about a Taboo Doctrine. The book itself is a greatly expanded version of my PH.
Phil Johnson runs a lecture on the Biblical premise that the Apostolic gifts have indeed ceased in contrast to the complete cannonisation of scripture, including the new testament, that scripture is enough. 1 Corinthians 13:8 8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass…
And He uses a nation to do it, the nation of Israel. Deuteronomy 4:35 35 To you it was shown, that you might know that the Lord is God; there is no other besides him. What did God show that we might know that He…
Three books of the Bible that will give you much of why Jesus Christ had to come and die for us. Galatians 3, Romans 3 and Philippians 3. Please remember, it is because of the righteousness of Jesus Christ that we can stand before God,…
by Dr Brian Mattson Not one of them could identify a blatantly Gnostic subversion of the biblical story when it was right in front of their faces. In Darren Aronofsky's new star-gilt silver screen epic, Noah, Adam and Eve are luminescent and fleshless, right up…
These are some of the basic words (terms) you should know about in Christianity, some that you may not have heard of before. Even christians that have grown up in the church may not have heard of some of these terms and their true meaning…
by Bradford A. Mullen The generic meaning of sanctification is "the state of proper functioning." To sanctify someone or something is to set that person or thing apart for the use intended by its designer. A pen is "sanctified" when used to write. Eyeglasses are…
by William J. Woodruff Reconciliation comes from the Greek family of words that has its roots in allasso [ajllavssw]. The meaning common to this word group is "change" or "exchange." Reconciliation involves a change in the relationship between God and man or man and man.
Dictionaries - Easton's Bible Dictionary - Propitiation Propitiation [N] [B] that by which God is rendered propitious, i.e., by which it becomes consistent with his character and government to pardon and bless the sinner. The propitiation does not procure his love or make him loving;…