What about born again?

The hidden problem During the early months of Jesus’ ministry, an influential member of the Sanhedrin, came to Jesus at night to seek assurance that Jesus was from God. But, Jesus, reading his heart, answered the hidden problem. Jesus replied, (John 3:3 NLT) Jesus answered and said to him, (John 3:3 BLB) Jesus answered and said unto him, (John 3:3 Continue reading What about born again?

All the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes

Let’s consider a verse that is often used to justify dictatorial over-lording in Christian fellowships. The reasoning goes something like this: when there were no humans to control them, these people did whatever was right in their own eyes, so you need to submit to those humans that are over you in the Lord or else you will fall into the Continue reading All the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes

What is the Old Testament?

It is natural to assume the Old Testament is the first half of the Bible from Genesis to Malachi, but that’s not quite right. The Old Testament is a conditional contractual promise between God and the Jews. It is also known as: The Old Covenant, The First Covenant, The Ten Commandment Law (although that’s really just a part of the Continue reading What is the Old Testament?

The bitter root of idolatry

The most poisonous bitter root that can spring up and defile many is the sin of idolatry, which is defined as 1. (n.) The worship of idols, images, or anything which is not God; the worship of false gods. 2. (n.) Excessive attachment or veneration for anything; respect or love which borders on adoration –Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary Consider these stern warnings against idolatry. Continue reading The bitter root of idolatry