Melchizedek (Christophany or Powerful King and Priest of God) The Broader Theological Lesson

Abraham is blessed by Melchizedek (Christophany or Powerful King and Priest of the Most High God)

The account of Melchizedek blessing Abraham who tithes ten percent of everything to him might be a Christophany (Jesus Christ appearing in the Old Testament) or it might be an Continue ReadingMelchizedek (Christophany or Powerful King and Priest of God) The Broader Theological Lesson

The Welcoming Church: A Ministry of Public Reading, Exhortation, and Teaching

Welcome the world not with empty words or personal opinions, but with the life-giving exhortation of the Scriptures, faithfully read, explained, and applied.

The Church of Jesus Christ is not simply a gathering place for private devotion, nor a hall for inspirational speeches. It is the pillar and ground of the truth (1 Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church: A Ministry of Public Reading, Exhortation, and Teaching

The Welcoming Church versus The Consumer Mindset

Scripture confronts the consumer mindset and calls us instead to a life-giving, God-centered, welcoming vision of the church.

In today’s culture, many approach the church with the same consumer mindset they bring to shopping malls, restaurants, or online marketplaces. They ask, What can this church do for me? Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church versus The Consumer Mindset

A Step‑by‑Step Bible Study Why Water Baptism is not Required for Salvation

This study equips believers to explain from Scripture that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by water baptism

This study equips believers to explain from Scripture that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, and that water baptism is an important act of obedience Continue ReadingA Step‑by‑Step Bible Study Why Water Baptism is not Required for Salvation

Ten Most Misquoted Verses in the Bible (Understanding What God Really Said)

10 Most Misquoted Verses in the Bible

God’s Word is living and powerful (Hebrews 4:12), but it must be rightly understood. Misquoting or misapplying Scripture not only leads to confusion but can result in false expectations and Continue ReadingTen Most Misquoted Verses in the Bible (Understanding What God Really Said)