First posted 6/17/2019 and now updated 10/7/2021 The word “perfidious” and prophets popped into my mind and I knew it pertained to false prophets in our midst. I don’t usually use $50.00 words, so perfidious really got my attention. It’s meaning is brought out in similar words: treacherous, duplicitous, deceitful, disloyal, faithless, traitorous, false, dishonest, … [Read more…]
“live and act as becomes those who have received the call that you have received.” Ephesians 4:1 Paul entreated the Ephesians and us with that, then taught how to live and act. In the first 3 chapters of Ephesians, Paul taught how God blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Messiah Jesus in heaven and … [Read more…]
I was looking up Bible references to “mystery” and found this excellent resource. The Twelve Mysteries of Scripture, by Vine, 121 page book pdf written by William Edwy Vine (1873–1949). Public domain. “THE word “mystery” in Scripture does not denote that which is mysterious. Its meaning therefore differs from that of its current use in … [Read more…]
God brings us Righteousness, Peace and Joy in His kingdom. God’s peace guards our hearts. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].” Philippians 4:7 emphasis added. God’s peace is … [Read more…]
Messiah Jesus spoke words of spirit and words of eternal life that the eyes of our understanding must see more clearly. I am writing this because the Lord’s Supper is seldom celebrated as a supper. This has led to erosion of our one another relationships before the Lord. The supper is meant to involve one … [Read more…]
What is participation. The simple definition of participation is belonging to a group and sharing in it. We, who believe Jesus is the son of God, belong to the kingdom of God and are of the household of God. We are fellow citizens of the kingdom and children of God. We belong to God’s group. … [Read more…]
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.“ John 10:27-28 Jesus is our Good Shepherd. In the verses preceding John 10:27-28, Jesus with a parable, explains one who doesn’t enter by … [Read more…]
Kingdomview and the worldview cultures are as different as light and darkness. (1 Peter 2:9) Their foundations are as different as a house built on rock and a house built on sand. (Mt 7:24-27) Culture is an umbrella term which encompasses the social behavior and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, … [Read more…]
The wisdom of the world is carnal (1 Cor 1:20; 1 Cor 2:6; 1 Cor 3:19) and the carnal mind is at enmity with God (Ro 8:7). The secular (heathen) Left carries enmity with God over to enmity with Christians. The secular Left run on wisdom that is “not that which comes down from above, … [Read more…]
Proven character produces hope. “and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5 Paul had proven character. After Paul turned to Messiah Jesus and began proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, he was first persecuted by fellow Jews, both … [Read more…]