Was Jesus Poor So We Could Be Wealthy?

Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series   In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on April 5, … More Was Jesus Poor So We Could Be Wealthy?

Psalm 119:14

What do you put a priority on? Worldly riches or the Word of God?    The Treasury of David EXPOSITION Verse 14. I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies. Delight in the word of God is a sure proof that it has taken effect upon the heart, and so is cleansing the life. … More Psalm 119:14

God is Our…

Whom is it that you turn to in times of trouble? Is it a friend, spouse or maybe a pastor? David understood that none of these were good enough, our only true refuge and strength comes from God. While we can lean on others for support it is God we depend on to get us … More God is Our…

Not of This World

14 I have given to them Your word [the message You gave Me]; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world and do not belong to the world, just as I am not of the world and do not belong to it. 15 I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but that You keep … More Not of This World

Did Christ Become Sinful on Our Behalf?

Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on April 3, 2017.. … More Did Christ Become Sinful on Our Behalf?

Idols in America

Ah, sinful nation, A people loaded down with wickedness [with sin, with injustice, with wrongdoing], Offspring of evildoers, Sons who behave corruptly! They have abandoned (rejected) the Lord, They have despised the Holy One of Israel [provoking Him to anger], They have turned away from Him. Is 1:4(AMP) When I was growing up we had hero’s … More Idols in America

Mature Christian

12 [and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church];13 until we all reach oneness in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, [growing spiritually] to become a mature believer, reaching to the measure of the fullness of … More Mature Christian

Does Christ Want Us to Give Everything?

Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series  In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on August 19, 2016.. … More Does Christ Want Us to Give Everything?

Are We Physically Healed by Jesus’ Stripes?

Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series  In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on August 17, 2016.. … More Are We Physically Healed by Jesus’ Stripes?