A Biblical Answer Without the Fog of Tradition Introduction Some of the most sincere believers wrestle with this question. They read verses about baptism… then verses about faith… then listen to people saying “Baptism saves!” — and they walk away confused. Let’s clear the fog. Not with man-made systems. Not with Catholic sacramental language. Not…
When God Says “No” and Grace Says “Still” Series — Refined by Fire: Walking Through Suffering with Christ — Post 4 “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”— 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) Introduction There are prayers God answers with miracles. There are prayers…
Series — Refined by Fire: Walking Through Suffering with Christ — Post 3 “But the word of God is not bound.” — 2 Timothy 2:9 Introduction There are seasons in life when we feel confined — limited by sickness, injustice, age, circumstances, or even physical imprisonment. But God is not limited by what limits us….
The Ambush of the Cross, Post 6 “The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the LORD’S anointed.”—1 Samuel 26:11 There is a kind of victory that does not come from taking — but from waiting. There is a kind of power that doesn’t strike first, but trusts first. And there is…
The Ambush of the Cross — Post 7 When Love Without Surrender Becomes an Obstacle to God’s Plan The Setup Peter loved Jesus. There’s no question about it. He left his nets, forsook his business, and followed the Lord with passion and boldness. He was the first to confess, “Thou art the Christ, the Son…
The Ambush of the Cross — Post 2 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7“The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him…” — 1 Corinthians 2:14 The Devil Is Locked into the Natural Realm Satan is not omniscient. He is…
The Ambush of the Cross — Post 1 “Lay thee an ambush for the city behind it.” — Joshua 8:2“Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” — 1 Corinthians 2:8 Jericho Fell by a Shout. Ai Fell by a…
How Christians Can Be Sure of Their True Spiritual Condition Introduction It is possible to be sincerely wrong about one’s standing with God. Jesus warned that many will one day say, “Lord, Lord,” only to hear, “I never knew you.” (Matthew 7:22–23)Few questions are more sobering than this: How can I be sure I’m not…
And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? Luke 24:32 From the Road to the Throne The journey began with two weary disciples, confused and downcast. They had believed in Jesus, but the cross…
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John. Revelation 1:1 The Unveiling of Christ Revelation is not first a book of beasts, judgments, or mysteries — it is…