“Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” Acts 17:11 Friends, as I research Richard Rohr’s theology and anthropology, the more I become genuinely concerned for Christian’s who are not prioritizing the Scriptures in their days. … Continue reading Be Bereans: John Mark Comer
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Good Friday: Psalm 22 and Mark 15
Question: Have you ever wondered why Jesus exclaimed, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” before yielding His spirit to the Father? In order to adequately address this heartfelt query, we need to highlight an important cultural detail concerning how scripture was both memorized and shared around AD 30. Per numerous scholars, if … Continue reading Good Friday: Psalm 22 and Mark 15
Jesus in Old Testament Times: A Snapshot
Shared here is the tenth chapter of First Corinthians along with commentary from the ESV Study Bible as well as quotes from some early church fathers pertaining to the essential Christian message that Jesus as LORD. To preface, the apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the church in Corinth between AD 53-55 with the … Continue reading Jesus in Old Testament Times: A Snapshot
Test It
Ladies, did you realize that Satan, “The Father of Lies,” (John 8:44) is well-versed regarding scripture? He sure is! This is extremely important to understand! For quoting the Bible doesn’t necessarily equate to correctness nor to worshipping God. According to a recent 2022 poll by Arizona Christian University, only 37% of professing Christian pastors hold … Continue reading Test It
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Did Jesus Claim to be God?
https://youtu.be/yEqBm58Z13k Friends, Jesus’s claim to be God is captured in Scripture for us, and has been an essential teaching of Christianity from the very beginning of the Church (~AD 30). Despite its historical significance, Mikel shares that only 43% of surveyed professing Christians today accept the teaching that Jesus is God(!). Concurrently, a recent Barna … Continue reading Did Jesus Claim to be God?
Witnessing the Trinity in Old Testament Scripture (Zechariah 12)
While the word, “Trinity,” is not found in the Bible, the reality that God is one WHAT, represented as three WHO, is found within both the Old Testament and New Testament scriptures. You could also say that the Trinity is one God existing in three Persons. It’s imperative to understand that when we talk about … Continue reading Witnessing the Trinity in Old Testament Scripture (Zechariah 12)
Examining the Enneagram
“Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.” 1 John 4:1 The 10-minute video below was shared by Pastor Justin Peters on Twitter this week as to … Continue reading Examining the Enneagram
Good Friday: Psalm 22 and Mark 15
Question: Have you ever wondered why Jesus exclaimed, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” before yielding His spirit to the Father? In order to adequately address this heartfelt query, we need to highlight an important cultural detail concerning how scripture was both memorized and shared around AD 30. Per numerous scholars, if … Continue reading Good Friday: Psalm 22 and Mark 15
Thankful on Thanksgiving 🍁
“Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” James 1:17 Friend, there is so much God has given us: The air we breathe, the food we eat, the people we meet… … Continue reading Thankful on Thanksgiving 🍁
What is The Gospel?
https://youtu.be/qqHUSwmv3gg 7 minutes with Jeff Durbin 1 Corinthians 15 Now I want to make clear for you,[a] brothers and sisters,[b] the gospel that I preached to you, that you received and on which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message I preached to you—unless you … Continue reading What is The Gospel?
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