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
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 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)
Too many professing Christians have a misunderstanding of what the return of Jesus Christ will be like due to movie depictions, fictional books, and unbiblical teachings. When trying to understand biblical concepts, it is important to know what your Bible says about the topic. Personal Bible study time is essential. You should not solely rely on any other person to teach what is in your … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 4)
In the last installment, we discussed what should be at the forefront of your mind as a Christian. Jesus will return to establish a literal kingdom on this earth where He will rule with justice. This MUST be at the forefront of your mind!!! Faith in this fact should drive your words and deeds. In this installment we will discuss the Jesus’ response to the … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 3)
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
My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord;neither be weary of his correction:12 for whom the Lord loveth he correcteth;even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. Can you determine when God is correcting you? What’s you attitude towards His correction? According to your Bible, God is just like a human father who corrects his children. If you are a parent, then you know how important it is … Continue reading Proverbs 3:11-12 What’s Your Attitude Towards Correction?
The following was written in January 2020: Did you know that the Lord Jesus Christ had more than 12 disciples? It is important to read your Bible and pause to identify pieces of information you may have overlooked. Common depictions of the life and work of Jesus Christ are often misleading or flat out wrong. It’s your duty as a believer to search the scriptures … Continue reading What You Should Be Doing and Why? (Part 1)
In this fourth and final installment of this Bible study, we will continue to read through the Beatitudes looking for the unfiltered gospel message contained within the verses. Be sure to read Parts 1 through 3 of this Bible study series for more context and understanding. Be sure to read these verses in your own Bibles!! Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake “Blessed are they which are … Continue reading The Gospel Message in the Beatitudes (Part 4)
The 2 Olive Trees 