Scripture promises that Jesus will return again. There is much Biblical support for a pre-Tribulation rapture, a literal, 7-year Tribulation like nothing the world has ever seen, and the rise of a one-world government that will be prepared by the spirit of antichrist, and ultimately be led by THE antiChrist himself. Those who follow Jesus …
What Do We Do With Sin[ners] In The Church?
How are Christians called to respond to those who profess Christ, but are living in open sin against God, willfully and publicly disobeying the clear commands of scripture? As a child of the 60s, I’ve had a front-row seat to the dramatic shift in practice and attitude toward sinners. Growing up, a brother or sister …
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How Can We Model The Love Of Christ Through Being Considerate?
Philippians 2:3-4 – Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. These words from Paul are written in the context of modeling our lives after the …
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Credit That Never Runs Out
A few months ago, I purchased a cute little round table for our kitchen, in anticipation of hosting all five of our grandchildren. The tall pub-height table with two barstools just wasn’t going to work. Obviously, this wasn’t “high-end” furniture; I had to screw on the legs, but it worked well in the space and …
Has Christ Been Divided?
Has Christ been divided? As I read that question in 1 Corinthians 1:13, I wonder what Paul would think about the modern “church” with its thousands of denominations, factions, and divisions. The church at Corinth was a local congregation plagued by division and sin. “Chloe’s people” had brought a report that the believers were quarreling, …
The Way Of The Word 