Traditions

Submission and Authority # 1 of 3

Hi all, I was hired by a college campus ministry in 1981 to bring balance to their staff and members. They had become involved in 'The Shepherding

Celebrate Christmas?

Hi all, Every year the question comes up about celebrating Christmas, and with many new subscribers it seemed good to answer the

Why Pentecost? #2 of 2

Hi all, When I was a teenager back in the 1970's, my mom told me of a meeting she attended. She was part of a leadership team in a women's ministry

Why Pentecost? #1 of 2

Hi all, Most people know the day of Pentecost from Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit came upon the 120 who had been praying. They spilled into the

Final Thoughts on Understanding the Covenant

Hi all, We've covered several elements of the ancient covenants, but there are a few more things of note. Circumcision What an odd

Understanding the Covenant #3

Hi all, I've shared how covenants were based on agreements, sealed by blood, the exchanging of gifts, vows, and a common meal. Today focusing on

Understanding the Covenant #2

Hi all, Last week I explained how the Lord God (Christ) first promised and then made covenant with Abram as part of cutting the covenant. In

Understanding the Covenant #1

Hi all, At first glance this might appear to be a boring subject. The reality however, is that our lives are governed by covenants in its

The Lord’s Supper #3 of 3

Hi all, We closed last week listing some issues in Corinth. After all those, THEN Paul had to deal with their prejudices against race, status,

The Lord’s Supper #2 of 3

Hi all, Did you know Paul wrote that taking part in the Lord's Supper incorrectly could result in 'weakness, frailty' or an early death? Amazing

The Lord’s Supper #1 of 3

Hi all, The Lord's Supper, or Communion, is one of only 2 rituals of the New Testament, the other being water baptism. All the other rituals of the

Understanding America’s “Christian Patriot” Movement #2 of 2

Hi all, I conclude this little study with: Using the Courts - the short cut to get what you want Those vying for their ‘rights’ to be

Understanding America’s “Christian Patriot” Movement #1 of 2

Hi all, This is an attempt to explain in part why American Christians and American politics are so closely linked, focusing on 3 main points. It

Should We Celebrate Pagan Holidays Made Christian? #2 of 2

Hi all, Picking up where we left off, asking: Should we celebrate former pagan holidays turned Christian? How do we walk it out when holidays

Should We Celebrate Pagan Holidays Made Christian #1 of 2

Hi all, Easter, Christmas, Halloween, and we might add Valentine's Day, are all formerly pagan holidays made 'Christian' to one degree or another

Beliefs You Thought were Scriptural but Aren’t, Eye for an Eye

Hi all, Modern Israel lives by 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' as it relates to protecting their nation. In film, books, and popular

Beliefs you Thought were Scriptural but Aren’t; Not Everyone Who Says Lord, Lord

Hi all, The way error breeds is when a person piles one error on another and then draws a conclusion, which is of course in error. But because they

Beliefs You Thought were Scriptural but Aren’t, Prayer of Agreement

Hi all, Is there anyplace in the 30 years the book of Acts covers where we see teaching that if 2 pray together they will have Jesus in their midst