How can we abstain from all appearance of evil without the bondage of legalism?

This passage is a beautiful provision for the church, not a legalistic bondage of rules and regulations about appearance.

Does “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV really mean the Christian is required to avoid anything that even appears to be some kind of evil? Does Continue ReadingHow can we abstain from all appearance of evil without the bondage of legalism?

7 reasons Matthew 24 “one will be taken and one will be left” is not the rapture

Matthew 24 is not the rapture

Matthew 24 is one of the most popular chapters for end-times prophecy. People often quote, “one will be taken and one will be left,” as the rapture. But is it? Continue Reading7 reasons Matthew 24 “one will be taken and one will be left” is not the rapture

Separated Christians (from sin to God through the gospel but not from each other)

Sinners were separated from God by a vast chasm of sin, but Christians are separated by God for service

Sinners separated from God by original sin Because of the sin of Adam and Eve, we were all separated from God. This separation is like a wide gap that we Continue ReadingSeparated Christians (from sin to God through the gospel but not from each other)

Don’t let the devil steal the seed from your heart

Don’t let the devil steal the righteous seed from your heart

Jesus often ministered in parables to explain the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven. He spoke plain words and simple truths in ways that people could understand if they wanted. Continue ReadingDon’t let the devil steal the seed from your heart