Grace and wisdom of the ages from the 66 books of the Bible, by forty authors, over 2200 years, in three languages, on three continents, with one divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth.
A church identity becomes denominationalism when labels, traditions, pastors, or networks produce pride, rivalry, compromise, or unnecessary division. Practical distinctions become sinful when loyalty to a group replaces biblical truth, Christian love, and allegiance to Christ. Continue ReadingDenominationalism, When Distinction Becomes Sinful Division
No church is truly without denominational characteristics. Every congregation has doctrine, history, leadership, culture, policies, and traditions. The real issue is not whether these exist, but whether they are acknowledged, tested by Scripture, and submitted to Christ. Continue ReadingThe Myth of Non-Denominationalism
Zeal can become deadly when it is separated from biblical truth. Matthew 23:15 warns that false teachers may gain devoted converts while leading them away from Christ, grace, and the true gospel. Continue ReadingMatthew 23:15: When Religious Zeal Leads People Away from God
The parable exposes both rebellion and self-righteous resentment. We learn that Jesus Christ is the greater Elder Brother, lavishing divine grace and perfect redemption upon us through His costly life sacrifice on the cross. Continue ReadingJesus Christ is the Greater Prodigal Elder Brother
Beware the false gospel of moralism! Jesus powerfully denounced relying on good works for acceptance with God. True salvation is a gift: received only by grace through faith in Christ, not human performance. Continue ReadingJesus Denounces Moralism (The Most Respectable False Gospel)