When the Bible speaks of taking up one’s cross, it is speaking of surrendering to deny self in order to not yield to sin and follow Jesus in doing whatever His Word commands.   Though multitudes of preachers will say that you should take up your cross to be Jesus’ disciple,Read More

Luke 19:1-10: “And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.  And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans (tax collectors), and he was rich.  And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. Read More

Many claim that the 144,000 sealed in Revelation chapter 7 provide proof of a pre-tribulation rapture.  But could the 144,000 sealed from the twelve tribes of Israel be a reference to a symbolic group of people whose identity is no proof of a pre-tribulation rapture at all? Revelation 7:1-8: “AndRead More

Hebrews 3:1-2: “Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.” There are people who try to argue that those addressed in verseRead More

Reading 1 Corinthians 14:34-35: “Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law.  And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for itRead More

Revelation 3:10 is frequently cited as a proof text for the pre-tribulation rapture.  Is that right? Revelation 3:10 says: “Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwellRead More

Is being in a church really worth it when people are just being practically taught over and over again that it’s acceptable to not change in accordance with what the Bible instructs?  When people say “there is no perfect church” they are typically trying to justify sin and false doctrineRead More

There are at least three reasons why many are confused about tithing.  These will be mentioned and analyzed here.   Reason 1)  Some recognize that the tithing system which was imposed upon ancient Israel in relation to the ceremonial aspect of the Law of Moses is not in force anymore.  OnRead More

Melchizedek is a priest who appears briefly in the Book of Genesis.  Melchizedek’s priesthood was different from the Levitical priesthood which was appointed for Israel under the Law of Moses.  Unlike the Levitical priests, Melchizedek was a king as well as a priest.  Melchizedek’s priesthood was also not based uponRead More

Peter’s confession concerning Jesus stemmed from receiving what the already existing Scriptures taught.  After Peter had confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, we read the following. Matthew 16:17-19: “And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and bloodRead More