2 Timothy 3:1-5 ESV But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. (2) For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, (3) heartless,...
Continue ReadingAn Appearance of Godliness: Case Studies in Evil (Part 2)Tag: false teaching
A New Series: An Appearance of Godliness – Case Studies in Evil
I have the outline of a new book sitting here on my desk, which I never seem to have time to get started on. So I thought what I would do is write it here with a weekly installment, and...
Continue ReadingA New Series: An Appearance of Godliness – Case Studies in EvilJudgment of the Wicked is Part of the Gospel
1 Timothy 1:8-11 ESV Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, (9) understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and...
Continue ReadingJudgment of the Wicked is Part of the GospelIs Your Faith Supernatural or Superstitious?
Hebrews 11:1 ESV Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. If we do not have the "direction" of what we think is faith, that genuine faith given us as a gift from...
Continue ReadingIs Your Faith Supernatural or Superstitious?Don’t be One of These False Prophets Promising False Peace
“For from the least to the greatest of them, everyone is greedy for unjust gain; and from prophet to priest, everyone deals falsely. They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace....
Continue ReadingDon’t be One of These False Prophets Promising False PeaceMost Professing Christians Tell Christ What to Teach
...though he [Nicodemus] had in general owned Christ to be divine teacher, yet he was unwilling to receive his teachings when they did not agree with the notions he had imbibed. Thus many people who claim to be Christians profess...
Continue ReadingMost Professing Christians Tell Christ What to TeachHow the Leading of the Holy Spirit Directs EVERY Christian — And Why You Need to Know it
I never really felt that what they were telling me was right. But who am I? They quoted their verses and told me what they meant. I really did want to follow and obey Christ. I am not a rebel....
Continue ReadingHow the Leading of the Holy Spirit Directs EVERY Christian — And Why You Need to Know itLegalism: The Great Friend of the Abuser
Matthew 23:16-23 ESV (16) “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ (17) You blind fools!...
Continue ReadingLegalism: The Great Friend of the AbuserTruth, Lies, Light and Darkness Cannot Co-Exist
Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. (1 John 2:9-10 ESV) Do not lie...
Continue ReadingTruth, Lies, Light and Darkness Cannot Co-ExistWhat Does Christ’s Truth Look Like?
And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are...
Continue ReadingWhat Does Christ’s Truth Look Like?