Jesus Derangement Syndrome: Why the World Hates Christ and His People

Jesus Derangement Syndrome is the world’s irrational hatred of Jesus Christ, His gospel, and His people. Scripture teaches that this hatred should not surprise us, because the world hated Christ first. The gospel exposes sin, confronts religious pride, demands repentance, and declares Jesus as the only Savior and rightful Lord.

Jesus Derangement Syndrome is not a medical diagnosis of the mind. It is a spiritual diagnosis of the heart. The phrase is meant to describe the irrational hatred that fallen Continue ReadingJesus Derangement Syndrome: Why the World Hates Christ and His People

Everyday Carry for Christians: What Believers Should Never Leave Home Without

The believer's everyday carry includes the Word in his heart, the cross on his back, the death of Jesus in his body, the mind of Christ in his thinking, the armor of God in spiritual battle, the fruit of the Spirit in his character, love as his outer garment, prayer as his constant breath, thanksgiving as his attitude, the gospel as his message, a clear conscience before God and men, burdens for others, and hope in the return of Christ.

Everyday Carry, often called EDC, usually refers to the practical items a person keeps with them every day. A pocketknife, flashlight, pen, wallet, phone, multitool, or keys may seem ordinary, Continue ReadingEveryday Carry for Christians: What Believers Should Never Leave Home Without

Godly Husband – Chapter 1 – Leave Your Father and Mother to Cleave unto Your Wife as One Flesh

The First Earthly Covenant Loyalty Marriage begins with a reordering of loyalties. It does not erase a man’s responsibility to honor his father and mother, and it does not teach Continue ReadingGodly Husband – Chapter 1 – Leave Your Father and Mother to Cleave unto Your Wife as One Flesh

The Distinction Between Salvation, Sanctification, and Discipleship

The Distinction between Salvation, Sanctification, and Discipleship: Enter through the narrow gate. Walk the narrow way. And follow Him all the way to eternal life.

One of the most important foundations for a godly Christian life is understanding the biblical distinction between salvation, sanctification, and discipleship. When these are confused, the gospel is either burdened Continue ReadingThe Distinction Between Salvation, Sanctification, and Discipleship

Christ in the Feasts (A Scripture-Centered Study of Leviticus 23 and God’s Redemptive Program)

The New Testament teaches that these observances were not ends in themselves. They were “a shadow of things to come,” pointing beyond themselves to Christ (Colossians 2:16-17). Shadows are real, but they are not the substance. A shadow has shape, direction, and meaning, but it is designed to lead you to the Person standing in the light. When Christ came, He did not discard the meaning of the feasts, He fulfilled them.

God did not give Israel feast days as mere religious folklore or cultural tradition. Leviticus 23 calls them “feasts of the LORD” and “holy convocations” (Leviticus 23:2-4). In other words, Continue ReadingChrist in the Feasts (A Scripture-Centered Study of Leviticus 23 and God’s Redemptive Program)