Watching & Praying Oct/Nov 2024 – Christians and the U.S. Elections

[The following post is the featured articled in our Oct/Nov Watching & Praying Newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click and download the PDF.] Every four years, we are bombarded by political commentary and rhetoric that claims the upcoming election is the most important election ever. Media pundits, celebrities, and politicians collaborate to produce various types of propaganda to solicit our votes. These endless attempts … Continue reading Watching & Praying Oct/Nov 2024 – Christians and the U.S. Elections

Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Acts (Part 9)

“And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43)  By this point in the book of Acts, the called-out ones (the church) had expanded by 3,000 people (verse 41). This fact is evidence of a miracle. When has it been recorded in history that 3,000 people had a life changing event that had no association with … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Acts (Part 9)

Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 8)

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:36-37)  Picking up where we left off in Part 7 of … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 8)

The Parables of Jesus Christ: Rock or Sand Foundation

Have you ever realized that the Sermon on the Mount is three chapters long filled with power packed instructions directly from the Lord Jesus Christ? This powerful message begins in the fifth chapter of Matthew and ends just before the eighth chapter begins. Jesus closes this authoritative teaching with a parable that is often quoted but is seldomly practiced.   This parable begins in Matt. 7:24 … Continue reading The Parables of Jesus Christ: Rock or Sand Foundation

What Repentance Truly Means

Jesus began His ministry by preaching “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matt. 4:17) This is verified by Mark’s gospel account in Mark 1:14-15. What should be obvious is how important the concept of repentance is to the good news Jesus Christ preached.   The word repent was translated from the Greek word metanoeo which means to think differently or afterwards; I.e. … Continue reading What Repentance Truly Means

The Gospel According to John the Baptist

Originally Written on November 24, 2019  In our Bible study, The Parables of Jesus Christ: The Two Sons, we discussed a parable Jesus told to the chief priests and the elders of the temple (Matt. 21:23-32). Jesus told these “religious” men that publicans and harlots go into the kingdom of God before them (verse 31). These men refused to believe the way of righteousness that … Continue reading The Gospel According to John the Baptist

Are You Troubled By Current Events (2023)

Considering the current conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas, it has become necessary to discuss end time prophecy. The format of this Bible Study is designed to be very personal. Rather than being written from an objective position, it was written in first person for the edification of others.  It is unfortunate that many people begin to study prophecy during times of … Continue reading Are You Troubled By Current Events (2023)

The Christian Response to Suffering and Persecution (Part 2)

In part 1 of this Bible study, we discussed self-examination as the first step to responding to what we may perceive as persecution. It is absolutely essential to take this step because much of what we see as suffering at the hands of others is actually self-inflicted due to living contrary to the word of God. In this part of our Bible study, we will … Continue reading The Christian Response to Suffering and Persecution (Part 2)

The Christian Response to Suffering and Persecution  (Part 1)

Step 1: Self-Examination  If you are indeed suffering for being a follower of Jesus Christ, then how should you handle it? The prerequisite question you must ask yourself is: Am I suffering for Jesus’ sake or my own sake? Many Christians avoid asking themselves this hard question. It requires a deep look in the mirror, deep self-examination.   “If ye be reproached for the name of … Continue reading The Christian Response to Suffering and Persecution  (Part 1)

Statues, Monuments, and Memorials

Recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd, the BLM movement, and the destruction of statues, has encouraged me to make sure my position on these events are aligned with the word of God. This article contains my conclusion and political position on the destruction and defacing of statues and memorials across America. Definitions It is important that terms are defined before we can analyze … Continue reading Statues, Monuments, and Memorials