One of my readers brought up a great question concerning new believers being brought into the church gatherings during the birth and infancy of the church after Pentecost. The question brings up serious points of the early church organization that affected the people at that time. If we compare modern times to first century gatherings, … Continue reading Addition to New Testament Church article
What happened to His truth
What is happening to His truth? Part 1 The more I read and study our enemy the more all this mess that is going on in the world makes sense to me. That is, scripture explains and gives in detail the when, why and how come of all the dysfunction and sin that is permeating … Continue reading What happened to His truth
What Happened to His truth
What is happening to His truth? Part 2 In Tucson, we have churches that seem to be more interested in social justice, inclusiveness and diversity than equipping the saints and sending out disciples. They promote (in their own words); * The acceptance of equal rights for LGBTQ with membership and ordination as pastors and to … Continue reading What Happened to His truth
What happened to His truth?
What is happening to His truth? PART 3 Now comes the difficult part, are we willing to walk the walk? The answer, the way, the reasons, and the why and how are spelled out in scripture. They are as plain as the nose on our faces. Like our nose, the answers are right in front … Continue reading What happened to His truth?
A gift to Jesus
If you want to give Jesus a gift this Christmas, give Him the gift of obedience to His word. Obedience is what God asks of us. To me, it is the greatest gift we could give Him and one that He requests. Exodus 19:5, Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then … Continue reading A gift to Jesus
Truth does matter
TRUTH DOES MATTER I am going to vent so if you don’t want to read what I am venting about you may as well delete this article now. I just have a need to vent concerning truth. Here it goes. I am so tired of hearing and reading about people, both supposedly Christians, and secular, … Continue reading Truth does matter
Appreciation
Maybe it’s the heat, or the sad rhetoric coming from politicians, or the immigrants that are in our county and want more without thanking the USA for what they have been given. Or maybe it’s the condition of many of our youth that take and take from adults, the government and their friends and family and choose … Continue reading Appreciation
Church, what is it like today. Part 1c
Universalism within the church is coming. Many pastors are preaching universalism is the future of our church. They say all roads (beliefs) lead to the same God, if you believe in God that’s all that matters, or in Christ we are all brothers. Years ago even Billy Graham told Pastor Robert Schuller (while being interviewed) … Continue reading Church, what is it like today. Part 1c
Church, what is it like today. Part 1b
What are the reasons megachurches are so popular? By Quora.com: https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-reasons-why-megachurches-are-so-popular Varghese Thomas, Saved by Grace.... Answered Sep 23, 2016 · Diluted Doctrine in megachurches: You don't get to hear sound, in-depth, true word of God and get “Bored”. Instead, you hear blessing and prosperity, which is music to your carnal ears. Accountability- In small congregations, you … Continue reading Church, what is it like today. Part 1b
Church, what is it like today. Part 1a
I will not spend too much time talking about the main stream churches that teach the Gospel, have normal size churches that have mainstream (or at least use to be) contemporary worship and follow the main guidelines of Scripture. What I will focus on are the changes that have taken place and how many churches … Continue reading Church, what is it like today. Part 1a
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