This means war – a declaration by Jesus

This means war – a declaration by Jesus

We tend to read the Bible and create a setting that is strangely like our day. Jesus and the apostles look like us, they speak English, and we’re sure they start the day with a latte. Part of this phenomenon is because the Bible is a living book. It doesn’t read...
AND JUSTICE FOR ALL?

AND JUSTICE FOR ALL?

Today, we celebrate Independence Day here in the States. The Red, White, and Blue waves over many households. Fireworks explode around us. For a moment, perhaps, we act as “one nation” and forget all that divides us. We can enjoy time with family...
God’s Amazing Grace

God’s Amazing Grace

“And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: that in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:6-7). In Ephesians 2, Paul...
You are the Temple of God: 1 For. 6: 1-20

You are the Temple of God: 1 For. 6: 1-20

Introduction: Focusing on verses 12-20 is an interesting study. In its context, Paul demonstrates that spiritual people think differently – the goal is different. He will bring to light the historical situation that these believers have been placed. Finally, he will...
Confronting Carnality (1 Corinthians 3.1-9)

Confronting Carnality (1 Corinthians 3.1-9)

Principles a first century church can teach us today. What happens in Corinth stays in Corinth…That could have been the slogan for first century marketers. The city was filled with carnality, immorality, pride, and wickedness. Unfortunately, this environment was...