Series: Twisting the Scriptures — Post 22 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” — 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) Introduction There is a subtle danger in quoting the Bible — and it’s not the quoting that’s the problem. It’s when a verse…
(Opening Post of the Series: Children of the Flesh vs. Children of the Spirit) “But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.” (Galatians 4:29) The first murder was not just about anger — it was about flesh persecuting Spirit. The…
(This post is Part 1 of a two-part devotional series on answering the King’s call to come closer.) “And they all with one consent began to make excuse…” (Luke 14:18, KJV) In our Sunday fellowship meeting, a brother shared a word about the story of Barzillai the Gileadite.He spoke thoughtfully, reflecting on the scene from…
Rethinking Power, Witness, and the Deeper Life Ecstasy or Joy? Some use the word ecstasy to describe deep or emotional moments with the Lord. And truly, there are times when He overwhelms our hearts with His presence in unforgettable ways. But as I reflect on Scripture, I don’t find this term used — not even…
A Scriptural Refutation of Witness Lee’s Error and the Eternal Stakes of Revelation 20:15 Introduction One of the most solemn warnings in all of Scripture is found in Revelation 20:15: “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” (KJV) This verse does not speak in…
An Analysis of Witness Lee’s Eternal Hierarchy “And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth… but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.” (Revelation 21:27) Introduction: A Misguided Eternal Hierarchy Witness Lee, a prominent Christian teacher, proposed that in the New Heaven and New Earth, a third…
Introduction: A Question for the Christian Life I hear Christians talk about morality all the time, as if it is the central part of the Christian walk. Don’t get me wrong — living rightly matters. But after reading Peace Child and reflecting on Jacques Ellul’s writings (To Will and to Do, Living Faith), I can’t…
Throughout Scripture, we find that some of the most important spiritual lessons are hidden in the lives of individuals. One such lesson is drawn from the life of Joab, David’s military commander, whose zeal for David often went far beyond David’s wishes. Joab’s life paints a striking picture of a believer who, though outwardly loyal,…
Discovering the Book of Isaiah as a Mirror of Scripture Introduction: God’s Hand in the Canon Is it possible that God not only inspired every word of Scripture, but also the arrangement of the books themselves? Many have observed that the Book of Isaiah contains 66 chapters, just as the Bible contains 66 books. But…
“They lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.” — Revelation 20:4 (KJV 🔹 Introduction: The Problem With Literalism Many Christians have been taught to expect a future thousand-year reign of Christ on earth — a literal kingdom complete with a physical throne in Jerusalem, political rule, and restored Jewish sacrifices. But is that truly…