Jesus gave a warning in Matthew 7:15: “Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” A few weeks ago, we completed our lessons in early church heresies. Most of the heresies revolved around the deity of Christ and His ontological existence (Trinity). Some heretics were Christians attempting … Continue reading
Spiritual Cleansing and Feet Washing
John 13:1-14, John 14:1-6 The words Jesus speaks take place on the night before His crucifixion, during the Last Supper with His disciples. Jesus talks with them about his departure from this world. He predicts to them the betrayal of Judas and Peter’s denial. All these things left the disciples confused, perplexed, and troubled. Not … Continue reading Spiritual Cleansing and Feet Washing
In The Beginning Genesis 1:1, 1:26
Gen 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. In the beginning! It is fascinating that the Bible begins the first sentence with "in the beginning." God is an eternal being. God has an infinite mind. He has an eternal mind. It logically follows that the prepositional phrase "in the beginning" would … Continue reading In The Beginning Genesis 1:1, 1:26
God Has a Plan
Isaiah 46:8-11 Remember this and stand firm, recall it to mind, you transgressors. Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, … Continue reading God Has a Plan
The Supremacy and Sovereignty of the Will of God
There are many doctrines all Christians should be well acquainted with. The doctrine of the Trinity, original sin, Baptism, Atonement, Eschatology, Forgiveness, God's attributes, holiness, justification, the Lord's supper, marriage, predestination, redemption, regeneration, sanctification, union with Christ, worship, and many more doctrines and systematic theologies our God has blessed us with through vessels He has … Continue reading The Supremacy and Sovereignty of the Will of God
Christ, The Revelation
Revelation 1:1-3 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. … Continue reading Christ, The Revelation
Obedience to God’s Law
There are some who may say that the Ten Commandments are not relevant to Christians today. That the Ten Commandments do not apply to us who believe in Christ because we are under a new and better covenant. We are indeed under a new and better covenant, but that does not mean the Ten Commandments … Continue reading Obedience to God’s Law
Reading the Red Gospel Commentaries
MATTHEW 4:4 It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Interestingly, providence has it that Luke wrote about the temptations of Christ in the same chapter as Matthew chapter four. Not only the same chapter but the response from Jesus in verse … Continue reading Reading the Red Gospel Commentaries
Reading the Red Gospel Commentaries
MATTHEW 3:15 Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness Not that our Lord had any need of baptism toward repentance. Jesus was guilty of no sin his whole life. That is why He was the ultimate innocent lamb slain while guiltless of sin for those guilty … Continue reading Reading the Red Gospel Commentaries
For Better or Worse
Since a child, I have had an interest in biblical knowledge. My mother never took me to church, but I read the Bible on my own as I grew up. Sermons were sometimes frustrating because I felt I wasn't learning enough substance. Sunday morning sermons seemed to be composed of a message to make the … Continue reading For Better or Worse
Descendants of Grace Monergistic Agora 