A tidal wave of rebranding, affirmation, and acceptance of beliefs that many Christians view as contrary to Scripture is occurring in churches and denominations across America and around the world. Some religious organizations accept these lifestyles to a limited degree, while others openly affirm and support them. Many critics argue that Scripture is being reinterpreted … Continue reading The Changing Culture of Churches in America
WE NEED BOUNDARIES
From what I see, sadly, humanity in its current state would likely destroy itself without boundaries—laws, enforcement, and a shared code of ethics. Without these, we would create all kinds of substitutes for truth and meaning, many of which could ultimately lead to our downfall. Modern society is shaped by selfish ideologies, isolation, greed, the … Continue reading WE NEED BOUNDARIES
SIN AND RAMIFICATIONS
Consequences of sin What is Biblical sin? In layman's terms, it can be said that it is any thought, attitude, or action contrary to God's will and perfect character of love. It includes the breaking of any of his commandments (1 John 3:4, Romans 7:12-13, James 2:10-11, etc.), whether in "the letter" (their narrow interpretation … Continue reading SIN AND RAMIFICATIONS
Fear of the Lord Part #4
02/18/2026 THE ABSENCE OF FEAR The modern church tends to be filled with false teachers who downplay (or even deny) the need for people to fear God. They rarely tell you what Scripture associates with the lack of such fear. In fact, they may not want you to know what it says, for then you … Continue reading Fear of the Lord Part #4
Fear of the Lord Pert #3
01/26/26 THE blessings OF FEAR What is fear of the Lord according to scripture? Are we blessed when we fear the Lord? “The fear of the Lord is a foundational biblical doctrine, essential to a right relationship with God. It stands at the heart of Scripture, woven throughout both the Old and New Testaments.” Proverbs 9:10 says: … Continue reading Fear of the Lord Pert #3
FEAR OF THE LORD, Part 2
01/28/2026 Is fear of the Lord a command? Before we dissect that question, we must first determine whether we should truly fear God. As usual, we must go to scripture for the answer. Depending on the translation, the NIV Bible tells us—about 350 times—and “fear not” appears in almost 175 verses in the KJV Bible, while the … Continue reading FEAR OF THE LORD, Part 2
The Fear of the Lord
Part#1 01/11/2026 Introduction My statement that “many Christians do not fear the Lord” is strictly a personal observation. I have no surveys or statistics to support it—only many years of experience. That experience includes knowing, living among, worshiping with, and serving alongside Christians for decades; attending church regularly; and participating in mission work for over … Continue reading The Fear of the Lord
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