The second chapter of 2 Peter is often overlooked for its content. In this text Peter describes the false teachers of his day that started after the testimony of Jesus began to be circulated throughout the Roman Empire. But there… Read More ›
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Seven Evidences That Prove The Existence Of God
There is a common statement I have heard during my interviews and debates with atheists over the last 40 years, that, “there is no evidence for God.” It is reasonable to assume that if a Being like God does exists,… Read More ›
Seven Evidences That Prove The Existence Of God: Part 2
This is part 2 of an essay that describes seven pieces of evidence for the existence of God. Although atheists and critics of God and the Bible assert that there is no evidence for God, the facts of history, science,… Read More ›
A Christian Perspective On The 2020 Election; Trump, Biden, And Who Is Really In Control Over The Outcome
For the past 45 years, I have tried to stay out of political discussions. My focus has been on declaring Jesus as Lord and Savior, and giving people evidence to help them make a decision to trust in Christ for… Read More ›
937 Scripture Citations From The Old Testament, Found In The New Testament
It is a common misunderstanding that the Old and New Testaments are two separate parts of the Bible that have very little relevance to each other. Those of us who have spent our lives studying the Hebrew and Greek scriptures,… Read More ›
The Book Of Revelation Chapter 19
As a preview to my new Book of Revelation commentary, I am posting chapter 19 here for your perusal. Revelation 19:1 After these things I heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Alleluia! Salvation and glory… Read More ›
Why Jesus Had To Die
In this essay, the prophet Isaiah speaks of salvation in the context of justice. In order for God to forgive sin, there must be a just basis for that forgiveness. When a person wrongs us, we may choose to forgive… Read More ›
The Book of Revelation: Verse by Verse Commentary
The Book of Revelation is the most important book for this precise time in history. The events that are described within its pages were written for us today. Every strange coded word and phrase is meant for this generation. The… Read More ›
Biblical Inerrancy: Is The Bible Accurate And Trustworthy?
Some critics of the Bible say that the text of the Bible cannot be trusted because it contains inaccuracies and is therefore unreliable. Supporters and scholars of the Bible say that the Bible is without error and therefore completely reliable. Who… Read More ›
Daniel Chapter 9 Predicts The Exact Day Jesus Arrived As Messiah
The prophecies of Daniel chapter 9 are, in my opinion, the most extraordinary amongst all the prophecies of the Bible. In this text the angel Gabriel tells Daniel the exact day the Messiah, the Anointed One, would come to Jerusalem… Read More ›
The Messianic Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled, Prove That God Exists
The key to the entire Bible is found in the final portion of Luke’s Gospel. In this text Jesus tells His disciples that everything He has said and done was for the express purpose of fulfilling all that the Old… Read More ›
Those Who Fall Away From Jesus
From the beginning of the Gospel of Christ people have heard about what He has said and done, and many have committed their lives to Him. Also from the beginning, many have fallen away from Jesus and no longer believed…. Read More ›
The Old Testament Is The New Testament Concealed, The New Testament Is The Old Testament Revealed
Augustine is often cited as the source for this famous quote, defining the meaning of the Bible, but it’s origin is actually from the Bible itself. After Jesus had risen from the dead, He appeared to the disciples and told… Read More ›
Questions Christians Ask During Times Of Trial
Why We Are Here? Have you ever wondered why you were not taken to heaven by Jesus the minute you accepted Him into your heart? Why have you and I had to go through all of the trials and heartaches… Read More ›
Living In The Last Days Before The Seven Year Tribulation, A Time When All Israel Will Be Saved
The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused many students of Bible Prophecy to look at the texts which speak of the final salvation for Israel and the Jews. Habakkuk describes Messiah coming in the last days, preceded by דֶּבֶר ḏeḇer, “pestilence,” then… Read More ›
What COVID-19 Means: “Pestilence Comes Before The Lord; A Plague Comes After”
This morning during my devotional time with the Lord, I was reading the texts in John 14-16 and thinking about this time of trial the whole world is experiencing right now. I remembered that Jesus described the Tribulation Period as… Read More ›
Pigs And Dogs: Exercising Discernment In Preaching The Gospel
Jesus commanded every believer to take His Gospel message of salvation to every creature (Mark 16:15). He also said to not give what is holy to dogs and pigs. Knowing what kind of person we are sharing Christ with, requires… Read More ›
Fear Or Faith In Moments Of Crisis
Faith chases away fear; but fear can chase away faith. Either we believe that God is good all of the time and makes all things turn out for good, or we don’t. We determine our emotions by whether we choose… Read More ›
Trusting In The Lord, No Easy Task
It is our nature that we find it nearly impossible sometimes to trust God. We tend to rely upon things that we can see here on earth and not on things invisible to us. The idea that a Being of… Read More ›
A Conversation With A Gay Man Regarding Same-Sex Relationships
From time to time, I have conversations with persons who advocate for same-sex relationships. In every case I find that these persons are not really aware of what the Bible states regarding these relationships, nor what Jesus said and has… Read More ›
Scripture Is The Only Authority In All Matters Concerning Christianity
If we study the Bible we quickly discover that the final word on all matters for the Jews of the Old Testament, and the Christians of the New Testament, was always what the scriptures said. Today, people substitute personal opinions… Read More ›
What We Learn About False Believers From Judas Iscariot
Today there are many people who claim to be a believer in Jesus, while their words and behavior indicates otherwise. These persons are recognizable by the disunity they cause in the Body of Christ. They deny the literal meaning of… Read More ›
We Must Have A Personal Relationship With Jesus And Make A Decision For Christ For Salvation
There is no end to misinformed and misguided people who say things about the Bible and Christ, while having no real education in the scriptures. This morning I read a post on Twitter by a man who stated: “I will… Read More ›
The Power Of The Cross vs. The Wisdom Of The World
The first chapter of 1 Corinthians describes the contrast between the wisdom of this present world and the wisdom of God in sending His Son to die for the world on a Roman Cross. The idea of crucifixion was disgusting… Read More ›