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Insights and Understanding #4 of 4

Hi all, The word 'tzitzit' (tsit-zit) means 'fringes', which was commanded by God to be on the clothing of ancient Israelis as a reminder of the

Insights and Understanding #3 of 4

Hi all, During the time I was on staff as the Bible school Director of a large megachurch, about 1998 or 1999, a well known teacher was a guest

Insights and Understanding #2 of 4

Hi all, In the Parable of the Wedding Feast of Matthew 22: 1-14 the guests are assembled, but one guest isn't wearing a wedding garment. When asked

Insights and Understanding #1 of 4

Hi all, I love studying Jewish culture of the Bible because it provides context and understanding of things otherwise lost on us. And some things

It isn’t About Us Going to Heaven #2 of 2

Hi all, I've been sharing how the focus of New Testament living is about the Father's will being done in our lives, rather than 'Lord beam me up!'.

It Isn’t About Us Going to Heaven #1 of 2

Hi all, "Our Father in heaven, your name is holy. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven", from The Lord's Prayer of Luke 11:2. "Let

Doctrines of Demons #3 of 3

Hi all, One of my Bible school students came into the office very upset. She had her tithe set aside to give to her church, but was a single mom

Doctrine of Demons #2 of 3

Hi all, Last week, we covered doctrines of demons, which are founded upon perversions of nature: Commands to eat or not eat certain foods, with

Doctrines of Demons #1 of 3

Hi all, I had been seeking the Father for discernment because of the sense in my spirit that American and world culture was being affected by more

What Day is the Sabbath #2 of 2

Hi all, Once we realize Christ is in us, and Christ IS the Sabbath, we have great freedom. Others however, don't have that knowledge. They feel

What Day is the Sabbath #1 of 2

Hi all, For some Christians, the Sabbath is a very important day. But which day is THE Sabbath to observe? This is a trick question. Messianic

Can Christians be Cursed #2 of 2

Hi all, Faith is not of ourselves; it proceeds from grace as per Ephesians 2: 8: By grace, you are saved through faith, and THAT is not of

Can Christians be Cursed #1 of 2

Hi all, A word often discussed in Christian circles is 'curse'. As in, 'I am under a curse.' Or, 'I am under the curse of the generations.'

How Faith and Common Sense Work Together #3 of 3

Hi all, I live by what I've been describing - I'm not perfect, but I do want to share the degree to which I seek a revelation of the Father's will

How Faith, Logic, and Common Sense Work Together #2 of 3

Hi all, Last week I was pretty blunt with the stream in Christianity that thinks faith is detached from the Father's will. Faith does not call

How Faith, Common Sense, and Logic Word Together #1 of 3

Hi all, A young evangelist got a life-threatening diagnosis. If dealt with medically he would live a long and healthy life, but if left untreated

Issues the Church Misunderstands #3 of 3

Hi all, I close this series offering a more historical perspective on our faith. For what was, will be again. People will flock to teachings about

Issues the church misunderstands #2 of 3

Hi all, Acts 18 describes the founding of the body of Christ in Corinth, initially starting in the home of a Roman named Justus (18: 1-11). Some 5