Hall of Faith Many modern commentators and teachers refer to the eleventh chapter of Hebrews as the “Hall of Faith”. Like a typical Hall of Fame, this chapter lists the names of many of the “greats” of the faith. It lists of people of God who remained faithful to God in spite of adversity. These…
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What Is In Man
Jesus’s Ministry Begins John 2 begins with the record of the first of Jesus’s signs. This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him. John 2:11 He was at a wedding and they had run out of wine. Being pressed by his mother to…
Active Love
Only in Word If you listen to people talk today, Christianity has been perfected. It seems like everyone is talking about love and often as if it is the ultimate good! We’re also regularly reminded that God is love. Therefore, everyone believes God to be the foremost good and the most important priority in a…
Men Of Lawlessness
The Antichrist Of Hollywood When a person hears “antichrist” they may draw to mind any number of pop-culture images, from slick men in suits to babies born by dark rituals. Many believe that the name itself means there will be a man who in every way is “like” Christ but somehow opposite. Some expect this…
Don’t Split The Baby!
Solomon was asked by God how he wished to be blessed. He could have asked for wealth, power, long life, or any number of other things that humans desire. Instead, he sought the wisdom to rule God’s people well. This response pleased God and he gave Solomon wisdom superior to any other ruler as well…
Wicked Scepter
I have previously written about wicked rulers here, and how they are a judgement from God. However, today, I’m going to talk about the promise in scripture that this judgement is not final for those who seek God. A Promise Psalm 125 is a special type of Psalm referred to as “Songs of Ascents”. The…
Jesus of Scripture
God’s Revelation There is a movement of false teachers within the church who try to turn the faith on its head with regards to scripture. Not only is it unnecessary, they claim, that a person accept the authority of scripture but, worse, it is actually idolatry to do so. In their argument, it is setting…
Trust, Don’t Test
Faith is Trust Throughout all of scripture, men and women are commended for their faith. Faith is not just the belief that God exists or even that he is powerful. It’s trusting that his intention for you is what is best for you. Confusion about the Old Testament sacrificial system may lead some to believe…
More Than Words
Fatherly Authority Eli was a man responsible for the priesthood as the age of judges was ending and had two sons who were regularly up to no good. In fact, though serving as priests, they didn’t have an regard for God at all. They would take more than the priest’s share of sacrifices and were…
Count the Cost
Dishonest Conversion There is a serious issue in the church today as it pertains to our relationship to the world. Instead of giving the good news as it is and understanding that for those who are perishing it will be the stench of death (2 Corinthians 2:16), many are trying to find way to soften…