Our human existence can be summed up in a few simple truths. We are made in the image of God. We have reasoning abilities far beyond any other creature on the planet. And unlike animals, we can make choices that shape our future. Every day, we make countless decisions—what time to get up, when and what to eat, which activities …
Call Evil by its Name
In today’s world, moral ambiguity often complicates peoples choices, making the line between right and wrong increasingly unclear. For believers, recognizing and confronting evil has become an essential message. The Bible provides profound wisdom on the importance of distinguishing between good and evil and courageously naming evil for what it is. Through studying the Scriptures, we gain an understanding of …
The Showdown Between Good and Evil
This teaching explores the pivotal event of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, following his baptism by John. This encounter was a culmination of the devil’s persistent attempts to thwart the Messiah’s mission. God’s allowance of this temptation served as a testament to Jesus’ preparedness for the challenges ahead. The teaching delves into the role of the Word of God in …
The Origin of Evil
Scripture reveals God is love, a characteristic that has always been and will always be. His nature is pure light, devoid of any darkness. His plans and purposes are inherently righteous, reflecting His holy nature. This holiness signifies His complete separation from His creation, untouched by the stain of sin. God’s Word clearly demonstrates that He is not responsible for …
You Love Righteousness and Hate Wickedness
Scripture states that Jesus “loved righteousness and hated wickedness.” That’s amazing. This phrase defines in a nutshell what it means to be a followers of the Lord Jesus. As he did, so are we as his followers to “love righteousness and hate wickedness.” In this regard, complacency is our enemy. When we are complacent, the black and white precision of righteousness …
How to Try the Spirits
1 Timothy 4:1 tells the Christian that in these latter days many will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons. Because of this, he must be armed with understanding so that he can discern between the truth of God and the subtle errors of the wicked one.
Our Struggle Against Sin
This is a teaching on how humanity has two groups, one that recognizes and battles against sin, and one that is unaware and blithely goes through life subject to sin. Jesus exposed evil, and evil hates light because it’s deeds get exposed. We have a sphere of influence where we can be lights. We are citizens of Heaven and must …
The Godly & The Ungodly
Who are the Godly? Who are the ungodly? Scripture shows us a clear distinction between the two, and the wide differences they hold in both principle and practice. In this teaching, we take a look at why our culture seems to maintain choosing the path of error, rather than the heavenly perspective God has proclaimed.