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Cursed are the prideful, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Cursed are those who have no regret, who see the harm they themselves caused, but respond with "oh well." Cursed are those who reject God, who dispute His law, and see themselves as their own law. Cursed are...

An old chestnut says mercy is not getting what you deserve and grace is getting what you do not deserve. When God withheld His wrath and did not punish the Old Testament saints for their sins, it was an act of mercy. When God justifies New Testament saints, it is an act of both mercy and...

The Church constantly veers off into the land of mistaken views, but then under the influence of the Holy Spirit’s work returns to the essential truths of scripture. Augustine helped the Church avoid many mistaken views, but planted seeds which grew bad fruit, chief among these was the merger of...

In Ecclesiastes, we find the phrase "chasing the wind" to indicate an act of futility. (Ecc. 1:14) No one can catch the wind, it is beyond our grasp. But in a very different sense, we are to pursue God, who is spirit, so "chasing the wind" might convey our pursuit of God. But is this also an...

Understanding the biblical concept of the phrase “all that the Father gives Me” requires careful study of several passages of scripture. First lets look at John 6. In verse 37, Jesus says (NASB) “All that the Father gives Me shall come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not...

Here is a study based on grammar and context of 2 Thessalonians 2:13. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 is a compound sentence, with subjects, verbs, direct and indirect objects. We should always give thanks to God for you as beloved by the Lord. Subject, =We; Verb = should give thanks, direct object =...

One of the ambiguities found in modern translations is the term love of God or Christ or Truth or Father. Sometimes from the context the phrase appears to indicate our love for God, and at other times it appears to indicate Divine love for us. The grammar appears to be vague such that the...

Here is a statement made by the brilliant author of the Dilbert cartoon strip, that poked fun at bureaucratic madness. "Next, many of my Christian friends have asked me to find Jesus before I go. I am not a believer, I have to admit the risk/reward calculation for doing so looks so attractive...

We find the phrase "in the Spirit" or "in the spirit" about 19 times sprinkled throughout the New Testament in the NASB. Ever consider just what is or what concepts are being taught by this phrase? Certainly if we are acting in the will of God, such as presenting accurately His intended...

2 Thessalonians 2:13 is a compound sentence, with subjects, verbs, direct and indirect objects. We should always give thanks to God for you as beloved by the Lord. Subject, =We; Verb = should give thanks, direct object = God; indirect object for you the beloved. We should give thanks to God...

One of the puzzling aspects of theological discussion is the perseverance of apparently false doctrines. Why are they not identified and corrected? In the material world, if you see a problem, say a bridge recently built collapses, the feedback from experience teaches those, to those proposing...

In Matthew 25: 31-46 Jesus teaches about the end of the age of grace. He will begin is Millennial reign, sitting on His thrown. Some have read this passage and conclude, mistakenly in my opinion, that Christ's division will be based on works. But I believe "giving to Christ what He needed"...

I see where a construction project for our shipyards was recently announced. The potential problem with all very expensive military hardware (like the B-2 bomber) is we should avoid putting too many eggs in one basket. It might be that low earth orbit hypersonic weapons might destroy most...

The verse is a compound sentence, with subjects, verbs, direct and indirect objects. There is no separate thought. We should always give thanks to God for you as beloved by the Lord. Subject, =We; Verb = should give thanks, direct object = God; indirect object for you the beloved. We should...

There are at least two views as to when God chooses individuals for salvation. The first view is that God choose everyone to be saved before creation based on an interpretation of Ephesians 1:4, which says God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world. The second view, is that God is...

Reeds refer to straight stocks, used as walking sticks, such as today we might use a cane to aid us in getting where we need to go. Sometime, after leaning perhaps too heavily upon one, it would bend or break or become unusable to support. In Isaiah 41:1-4 we see our Messiah, our Christ in...

We know that God chooses individuals for salvation based on "faith in the truth." 2 Thessalonians 2:13. So just what is this "Truth" in which we are supposed to believe? A little study will answer our question. Please consider together, these verses from Paul: 1) Galatians 2:5 2)...

If the first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no need for a second or new covenant. A better name for the "Old Covenant" might be worn out covenant, having outlived its purpose. It was a temporary covenant, not an everlasting covenant. What are the features of our...

Once again we see yet another Calvinist effort to rewrite scripture to alter it in accordance with the fiction of Calvinism. Who said 2 Thessalonians 2:13 says we are chosen "because of our faith?" That would make salvation dependent upon the person that wills to be saved, and therefore...

“I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.” John 6:51 NASB This verse is one of several where Jesus said He was the "bread." Next Jesus says...