Summaries of Jewish History from the Bible

Here's a list of key biblical passages that provide summaries of Jewish history. These summaries are typically given in speeches or prayers to reflect on God's faithfulness and Israel's recurring disobedience. Each includes the reference, a key verse or section, and a short description of the context and content.

Here’s a list of key biblical passages that provide summaries of Jewish history. These summaries are typically given in speeches or prayers to reflect on God’s faithfulness and Israel’s recurring disobedience. Each includes the reference, a key verse or section, Continue reading Summaries of Jewish History from the Bible

Asking Lyman H. Johnson: What about a group claiming to be the One True Church who shuns dissenters

Any group that claims exclusivity and shuns those who disagree with them is a prime example of the man-made organizations, damnable sects, and apostasy that he spent his life battling.

Lyman H. Johnson would vehemently oppose and strongly condemn a group who claim to be “The One True Church” and shuns everyone who does not agree with them. He would see this group as a prime example of the man-made Continue reading Asking Lyman H. Johnson: What about a group claiming to be the One True Church who shuns dissenters

Antinomianism falsely abuses lawless grace

Antinomianism falsely teaches that grace removes the need for obedience. But true grace leads believers to holy living, not lawlessness.

In the life of the church, there has always been a subtle and dangerous teaching that twists the glorious grace of God into a license for sin. This ancient error is called antinomianism—the belief that Christians are under no obligation Continue reading Antinomianism falsely abuses lawless grace

The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram stands as a dramatic witness to God’s holiness and the danger of usurping spiritual authority.

The book of Numbers recounts one of the most dramatic challenges to God’s appointed leadership – the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. This uprising against Moses and Aaron was no mere personality conflict; it struck at the heart of God’s authority Continue reading The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

The Restless Seeker (A Journey from Predestined Reprobate to Whosoever Will)

A sob racked the chest of Restless Seeker as he lamented aloud once more, “It’s all right for others, but I’m predestined to damnation!”

Restless Seeker trudged along a narrow, winding road with a heavy heart. He was a man burdened not by physical weight, but by a despairing belief that he might be predestined to damnation. Though he had heard the sweet gospel promise of salvation Continue reading The Restless Seeker (A Journey from Predestined Reprobate to Whosoever Will)