And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. John 17:3 In the last article, we looked at the idea that it is possible to know God. Keep in mind that this is different from a complete understanding. We will have an eternity to contemplate the … Continue reading KNOWING GOD-PART 2-WISDOM IN THE BASICS-THE FACE OF A CHILD
Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,Let not the mighty man glory in his might,Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;But let him who glories glory in this,That he understands and knows Me, Jeremiah 9 23-24 There are many in this world (mostly atheists and agnostics) who say it is impossible to know God, much less … Continue reading KNOWING GOD-PART 1-IS IT POSSIBLE?
“At that time Michael shall stand up, The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there shall be a time of trouble, Such as never was since there was a nation, Even to that time. And at that time your people shall be delivered, Everyone who is found written in the book. Daniel 12:1 The Doctrine of Fear? A well-meaning friend with concern about … Continue reading THE TIME OF TROUBLE-GOD GLORIFIED
Faith or trust in Jesus is so important that the writer of Hebrews said, “But without faith, it is impossible to please Him…” Hebrews 11:6.
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation 1 Peter 2:2 NIV. Perhaps you saw Failure to Launch, a 2006 American romantic comedy film starring Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker. The film focuses on a 35-year-old man who lives in the home of his … Continue reading REAL FAITH PART – Failure to Launch
There are Christian jargons, we often use, which sound good to many church members but are confusing to non-religious folks. These religious catch-phrases can sometimes imply something confusing and misleading. The phrase “New Testament Church” is one of those. What does it mean? Bible.org provides 5 characteristics of a New Testament Church. The very first … Continue reading Real Faith Part 2-What is the New Testament Church?
“…without faith it is impossible to please Him. Hebrews 11:6 The objective of these studies: What can be done in our own experience to “increase our faith”? Jesus said, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and … Continue reading Real Faith-A Missing Experience- Part 1
Introduction Have you ever heard someone say: “Jesus taught more about hell than heaven.” Here in the southern United States, I hear it often. I have always wondered if it was true or not. Did Jesus teach more about hell than Heaven? The implication by those who make this statement is: Jesus considered “hell” a more … Continue reading Did Jesus Really Teach More About Hell Than Heaven?
“When all this comes true—and it surely will—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.” Ezekiel 33:33 It has often been said that “hindsight is 20/20.” In our study, we will look back at prophecy found in Chapter 2 of Daniel and we will see the future beginning with Daniel’s time (6th … Continue reading Second Coming Predictions-God Reveals Secrets About The Future
The Seed of Covetousness and Hate As we progress through the story of Israel and its enemies, the Bible has revealed the origin of covetousness and hate—the key elements for the creation of enemies and war. The seed was planted in the heart of an angel (in heaven) who desired to be like God and … Continue reading The Enemies of Israel-Part 3-Two Ancestors
