"In my lifetime I did not care to hear that word that cut me most, and showed me my lost estate aright. I was vexed to hear my sins mentioned, and laid to my charge. I loved him best, who...
Continue ReadingAn Acid Test to Reveal the CounterfeitCategory: Evil in Churches
Ishmael is Still Mocking Isaac
Gal 4:29-31 But just as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so also it is now. (30) But what does the Scripture say? “Cast out the...
Continue ReadingIshmael is Still Mocking IsaacThe Greater Condemnation
1Co 9:27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. The Apostle Paul here warns us of hypocrisy. Of preaching to others while not preaching to ourselves. Of...
Continue ReadingThe Greater CondemnationIt is Not Enough to Know the Facts of Doctrine
"Paul says that ministers must not only be learned and instructed in doctrine, but also powerful both to resist the attacks of the enemies of God and his word and to uproot the seeds the devil has sown for a...
Continue ReadingIt is Not Enough to Know the Facts of DoctrineWhat is The Church – Really?
Eph 2:19-22 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, (20) built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being...
Continue ReadingWhat is The Church – Really?When the Wicked One’s Actions do not Square with His Presented Persona
2Co 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. (14) And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. (15) So it is no surprise if his servants, also,...
Continue ReadingWhen the Wicked One’s Actions do not Square with His Presented PersonaWhy are we taught that we must remain in relationship with everyone?
Most of you already know that great pressure is put upon us to never break off from anyone - especially if the "anyone" claims to be a Christian or family/relative. This means no matter how they are living, no matter...
Continue ReadingWhy are we taught that we must remain in relationship with everyone?Why Diotrephes Hates Newcomers
3Jn 1:5-10 Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, (6) who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey...
Continue ReadingWhy Diotrephes Hates NewcomersIn Defense of Fellowship by Distance
Col 2:1-5 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, (2) that their hearts may be encouraged, being...
Continue ReadingIn Defense of Fellowship by DistanceWhy do the Nations Rage?
But when I perceived that the fury of certain bad men had risen to such a height in your realm, that there was no place in it for sound doctrine, I thought it might be of service if I were...
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