Fellowship involves the sharing of interests, ideals and experiences, and these concepts are clearly mentioned and explained in the Bible. Fellowship involves each one of us, and how we participate is important--even to the point of determining our future in God's Kingdom!
Weakness, measured by the standards of this world, makes the strength of God perfect in the life of a Christian. Brains, brawn and all kinds of strengths that we may have, are all from God. God's chosen people are described as the weak, foolish and base people of the world. Yet to God, these weaknesses are counted as strengths when one turns to Him for strength.
In our daily walk in the ways of God, as we do our best with His help, there are blessings that we can look forward to. As we strive towards the everlasting recompense of our works, we will also find that God is not opposed to blessing us many times over in this life time.
In this installment, we are presenting an in-depth discussion of the second chapter of Paul's letter to the Galatians. Rather than trying to say that the law of the Ten Commandments was abolished, Paul addresses how we can obtain justification.
Applying 7 examples of Old Testament Laws and Teachings Today: 1)Developing a working Farm, 2)Planting orchard seedling trees--tithes and offerings applicable, 3)Cirumcision on the Sabbath, 4)Discovering stolen handgun, 5)Confessing to stolen hand gun, 6)Loaning money to member in need, 7)Loaning money to a member for his business.
The letter to the Galatians is one of the most misunderstood letters in the entire New Testament. Orthodox Christianity teaches that Paul wrote his letter to show that the law of the Ten Commandments is no longer in effect. This concept is absolutely false. In this first installment, we are analyzing Paul's statements in the first chapter of his letter.
Paul is well qualified to address the subject of being content. In the 4th chapter of the book of Philippians, we examine the path towards this frame of mind.
The Bible addresses the subject of the Temple of God--it reveals the origin and role of this unique structure as well as yet unfulfilled prophecies that speak of a future Temple in Jerusalem. The Bible also has some very intriguing things to say about how Christians, themselves, manifest God's presence.
Becoming convinced that God's way is the right way is the beginning step in a Christian's conversion. In order to attain the goal, conviction must be maintained. There are several ways one can become unconvinced, and several ways one can stay convinced of God's truth. Understanding what kind of behavior to be on guard against and what to put into active practice is utterly important. This split sermon covers a handful of ideas to help in this endeavor.
Do we show partiality in our spiritual development and growth? Do we favor only parts of God's way of life over others? God has proven His impartiality towards us by sacrificing His Son so that we might live eternally. We must not ignore this great gift through playing favorites with God's Law, but must embrace the Law in its entirety.
Learn about our Feast of Tabernacles site 2009 in San Diego; proposed functions and activities during the Feast; and assignments of those who should be contacted for further information. Please plan to attend and celebrate with us, and get involved.
God is in the process of creating His character in us. How can we describe righteous character? It is the ability to understand what is right and what is wrong; to choose to do the right and to reject the wrong; and to do the right and refuse to do the wrong. The Bible shows us in depth how this process works.
These binding and solemn promises are not to be taken lightly. While blessings can come from a properly made vow, the opposite is most assuredly true when they are broken. Understand the details of when we are to enter into this type of agreement with God.
As described in the Bible, a fool is the opposite of a wise person. The decisive and foundational teachings found in the Word of God help us avoid playing the fool, and these instructions hold great implications for those who seek to follow Jesus Christ!
Why is God so unreal to most people? God tells us to prove or examine Him, to try Him out. You can become a friend of God. You can experience answered prayers in your life, healing from sickness, Godly protection and financial blessing. Here is how.
The Declaration of Independence written 233 years ago contained some familiar information that has been remembered throughout the years as a symbol of freedom. Interestingly enough, the Bible shares some similarities that the Declaration touches upon, such as liberty, happiness, slavery, and divine protection. What does the Bible have to say about these very issues and what does it take to become truly free in God's eyes?
Judgment, a pure heart, peacemakers, and being persecuted round out the second part to the beatitudes. They are important keys that show us how to better ourselves as Christians in our daily fight. The key is that we cannot give up!
Does Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 4 about a cut-down tree have a hidden prophetic meaning for us today? Does Daniel 4 tell us that the ancient Babylonian Empire was imprisoned or chained or paralyzed since its fall in 539 B.C., but came back to power in 1982--exactly 2,520 years later? Is there ANY biblical or historical evidence for such a claim?
What is God's purpose for us? If we have been told--if the Bible reveals what our future is--then that places responsibility on us for what we are doing now
Solomon was an extraordinary king. He was a prince of peace, ruled over a magnificent empire, and lived in luxury and wealth. His wisdom was greater than that of all men living at the time. And still, Solomon had a dark side in his character which led to his downfall. What can we learn today from the "Wisdom of Solomon?"
Our Streaming Video proclaiming the warnings of prophecy for our times and announcing the good news of the coming Kingdom of God.
"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden."
-Matthew 5:14