My study of biblical church organization took on a life of its own and has now become a small book tentatively called “Should the church be organized?” Its release will be pushing back the release of “Godly leadership and power” the verse by verse study of the Timothys and Titus. We are looking at Easter for the new church book and early summer for the TT&T book at this point. “Knowing Jesus as His Bride” is still … Continue reading →
Why a verse by verse bible study? The Easily Understanding Scripture series is not how the Bible is commonly taught in the world today. The books in this series are not a sermon or a directed teaching. They are a simple explanation of the scripture, whether they are verse by verse or topical. More importantly, they are designed to readable. Modern study bibles are marvelous gatherings of commentary—but often the Bible itself is lost in the clutter. Easily Understanding … Continue reading →
Easier said than done, huh? I’ve been contemplating this issue now that I’ve “retired” — wondering what the Lord would have me do with the rest of my life. I tend to go by what He blesses. But that is certainly not a reliable indicator. You have to make certain of several things to do that: Are you following His lead? If not any blessings on your direction are probably from the Creep. Are you hearing from … Continue reading →
Biblical Reality brings clarity to salvation as the church age comes to an end. Soon all the believers in Yeshua the Messiah will be called home. In English that is Jesus Christ who is coming to take us back with Him. The church has been brought back to the beginning with immense experience and new knowledge. Starting with Luther, the Lord has brought back the primacy of faith, adding the necessity of birth from God and universal … Continue reading →
Start the conversation of life — this is the major advice for this age. I look around and listen to people. It’s obvious many have never conversed with Yeshua. Your whole countenance changes when you know the Lord conversationally. This is what is missing for those poor souls whom the Lord tells, “I never knew you. Depart from Me.” It’s a dreadful response. You cannot know a person unless you talk with him or her. That takes time … Continue reading →
Some unspoken assumptions rarely admitted for believers in America these days should be mentioned. I noticed one of my bumper stickers for sale & chuckled. Yeshua Adonai LIKE IT OR NOT. Just a straightforward statement of Truth—right? I regularly see someone on the tube—usually a maker on YouTube—and wish to myself that I could just say to him or her, “You know, it really doesn’t matter what you personally like or believe. The Truth is that Jesus … Continue reading →
Bride exclusivity is reality and you need to decide soon. This post will be a little complex. I’m trusting the Lord to show me how to put it together. But it’s something I’ve rarely heard in sermons, teachings, or discussions. I believe that part of the effort against the Rapture concerns a simple fact. The fact that Bride exclusivity is fought so hard might be partially the result of the enemy wanting to hurt believers any way … Continue reading →
Entering the sabbath rest remains our inheritance. Preachers generally ignore this theme of scripture. It says, “Therefore a rest remains for the people of God. For whoever enters His rest will also cease from his own works, as God did from His.” [Hebrews 4: 9-10 MEV] I remember my surprise as I studied this out, in the 1970s. This was a result of reading Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret, a book my father gave me. He was an early, powerfully … Continue reading →
Here’s practical advice for dealing with evil spirits in your everyday life. One of the things we’re expected to do is overcome the evil one. John lists that as one of the main identifying characteristics of young adults in 1 John 2:14, “I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one.” Yes, young women, I know of no reason why this doesn’t apply … Continue reading →
Identify works of Satan before the warfare begins. Simply lashing out can cause issues. We don’t want to hurt the people involved in the problem. Trying to force a deliverance on a person with mental damage can cause even more damage. You are building a case, seeking insight from the Lord about how to proceed. The warfare is against any evil spirits involved. You are not fighting people. You are seeking to bring healing and wholeness to … Continue reading →