The subtitle for this teaching is Yo Jesus, Thanks for EVERYTHING! As you probably know, the Bible is the story of two men. The first man bequeathed to us an irreparable SIN nature that plagues us daily—that’s the problem. The second man imbued us with a DIVINE nature that gives us the potential, and the authority, to think and trust …
Finding Your Inner Warrior
Dear Soldier for the Lord, This month we here in the USA celebrate “Independence Day,” the 245th year of the birth of our nation. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. All fifty-six signers put their lives on the line to preserve and protect the freedoms they felt were the God-given inalienable rights of all people. To …
The Independence of Truth
The Bible states that we have the spirit of truth and the spirit of error, which are universal concepts that apply to all of humanity, not just Christianity (1 John 4:5). The world’s viewpoint is that man is able to subsist apart from God, which is the great lie and a temptation for those who do not know Christ. In …
God’s Matchless Grace
Grace is defined in Scripture as God’s unmerited favor. It’s due to his goodness that God bestows this favor, along with its concomitant, Mercy, upon mankind. However, to understand these attributes in their deeper significance, the student of Scripture must first understand God’s judgment. This teaching is about two men – Adam and Jesus Christ. It was through the God’s …
Exercising Our Authority in Christ
The key word in this inspiring teaching is “authority,” which is the Greek, exousia. It means, “the power of rule or government (the power of him whose will and commands must be submitted to by others and obeyed)”. As you probably know, Jesus said, “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing. When he sent out the …
Dark Times Call for Bright Lights
This month brings us the Summer Solstice, when, on June 21, the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere, and we enjoy the greatest amount of daylight all year. You could say that it’s the “longest day” of the year, so you can take your time then. Historically, some pagan cultures who worship the Sun have celebrated this …
Light and Darkness
The power of God is light and the power of Satan is darkness. This is the way in which the servant of God must discern things. Since God is light (1 John 1:5), it is God alone who defines what light is, just as Satan shows us what the opposite of light is – darkness. This truth provides in God’s …
Pentecost: E Unum Pluribus
You may recognize the Latin words, E Pluribus Unum, which are the traditional motto of our United States of America. They mean, “Out of many, One.” As you know, Jesus Christ changed A LOT of things, and on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2, the newly appointed Lord reversed the last two words and made his motto, “From ONE, …
What The Bible Says About Hypocrisy
There is one trait that is constant to the human species: it’s hypocrisy. What we intend and what we actually do aren’t always the same. This informative teaching takes a look at what God’s Word says about hypocrisy, and how we can combat moral defect through lives built upon simplicity and integrity.
Arrabon is Better Then Cinnabon
This FOD is in some ways a prelude to my WWF teaching next Wednesday, May 5, which is titled Pentecost: E Unum Pluribus. You’ll receive an email Monday evening with details. Please come to the party, as I think you’ll enjoy the festivities. Via what is basically a word study of the word “seed,” we will see how what God …