The Trinity Since Creation

The Trinity Since Creation Too many Christians attempt to evolve Christian theology as science evolves.  For example, the theories of Pangaea and evolution tell a story of an Earth that is millions of years old.  Non-coincidentally, a cult within Christianity arises that accepts what scientific theory tells them and maintains their Christian views by adding [...]

Spiritual Warfare In Our Relationships With Others

Spiritual Warfare In Our Relationships With Others “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rules, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 Let’s face it, in this particular verse Paul isn’t saying that we enter [...]

The Bible Is Key

The Word “This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it, for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.” Joshua 1:8 We [...]

2nd Peter 1:2

2nd Peter 1:2 “Grace to youa, and peace be multiplied  in the acknowledgementb of God and of Jesus our Lord!  ” A) The word for grace in Greek is charis, (χάρις) means acceptable, benefit, or favour.  When the Christian speaks of grace, he speaks of being accepted into the presence of God (Ephesians 2:13).   He has received [...]

Jonah Paid the Fare?

Jonah Paid the Fare “But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.  So he went down to Joppa, found a ship which was going to Tarshish, paid the fare and went down into it to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.”  – Jonah 1:3 In [...]

Impulse

Impulse “But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.  So he went down to Joppa, found a ship which was going to Tarshish, paid the fare and went down into it to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.”  – Jonah 1:3 Let’s face it, [...]

Knowledge vs. Wisdom

Knowledge vs. Wisdom Continuing on our exploration of the biblical route of growing from faith to love, today we will explore what is the difference between knowledge and wisdom.  Yesterday we explored the difference between goodness and godliness. The Greek for knowledge is Gnosis.  In the context of 2 Peter 1:5-7, knowledge can be interpreted [...]

The Will of God Pt.2

The Will of God, Pt. 2 What is the will of God? The thing that you should have been praying for in the beginning of your Christian walk? It is simple; God wants you to be saved, spirit-filled, being sanctified, submissive, suffering and thankful: 1 Timothy 2:3-4, “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants [...]

The Will of God Pt. 1

The Will of God, Pt. 1 Who am I going to marry? What college am I going to go to? Where am I going to work? Is this the right thing to do? Am I going to mess up? Should I talk to this person? Where am I going to live? These are the questions [...]

Growing from Faith to Love

Growing from Faith to Love Some of my favorite verses on sanctification are 2 Peter 1:5-9: “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. [...]