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
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
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)
Where do you get your doctrine from? Is it a pastor, a priest, a bible study group, or Jesus? This question is not asked to discourage you from studying the Bible with others. On the contrary, it is to encourage you to rely on God the Father and Jesus for your doctrinal foundation. As a follower of Jesus Christ, your primary teacher MUST be the … Continue reading Stop Ignoring What Jesus Said: Teaching Nicodemus
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)
In this installment of Guidance for the End Times, we pick back up in the first chapter of the book of Acts at the 12th verse. In this installment, we will discuss the rest of chapter one. We encourage you to read the previous installments for admonition. Return to Jerusalem In verse 12, we see the disciples returning to Jerusalem as Jesus commanded them. Let … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 5)
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)
The following is a Bible study based on Proverbs 9:7-9. “This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 that ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3 knowing this … Continue reading Dealing With Unbelievers
In the first installment, we discussed the maintenance of the gospel message. A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ and promotes those teachings in word and deed. This means a Christian’s heart should be set on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The central message of Jesus’ teachings was “repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.” This message should fill … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 2)
Welcome to our new series. Jesus Christ said, “Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: so likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.” (Matt 24:32-33) He said this in reference to the signs of the end times. This was (and is) a … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 1)
The 2 Olive Trees 