By Ray Ashmore Theological systems? They are many: Covenant, New Covenant, Dispensational, Progressive Dispensational, Arminian, Wesleyan, Calvinistic, Catholic, Pentecostal, Neo-Orthodox, Liberal, Liberation, Kingdom Now, Existential, Feminist, and on and on and on. The following posts are a summary of what I believe. Feel free to agree or disagree. After all, whenever the rapture takes place, … [Read more…]
Bless one another with the following Word of God and receive these blessings in your spirit. Gal 6:18 The grace/charis of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah be with your spirit, brothers [and sisters]. Amen. Romans 15:1-6 1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let … [Read more…]
22And the LORD said to Moses:, 23 Tell Aaron and his sons: This how you should bless the Israelites: Say to them: 24The LORD bless you and keep you! 25The LORD let His face shine on you and be merciful to you! 26The LORD look kindly at you and give you peace! 27When they pronounce … [Read more…]
Jesus answered His disciples question, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” He did it by pointing to the humble character of a little child. The disciples were arguing among themselves. In their pride, they were comparing themselves among themselves (2 Cor 10:12-18). Not wise! What prompted their question was probably Jesus naming … [Read more…]
The Passion Translation New Testament: With Psalms, Proverbs, and Song of Songs by Brian Simmons “But you—who do you say that I am?” Jesus asked. 13 When Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples this question, “Who are people saying about me the son of man, the Son of Man? … [Read more…]
As you seek God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength, you will see all of His love and power at your disposal. Following the “whisper” write a prayer of surrender to God’s ultimate will and ways—that you would be fully surrendered to Him during this season of your life. Brian Simmons and … [Read more…]
November 1, 2017 | By: Sam Storms I was recently asked by a member at Bridgeway if I believe in what is called “replacement” theology. Although this is a massively complex subject, I tried to provide a brief answer. Here it is. All biblical interpreters recognize that there is development between the Old Testament and … [Read more…]
The ecclesia is starting to recover it’s true identity as the community of Jesus Christ our King. For about the last 1,700 years, we have been institutionalized with the clergy in the pulpit and laity in the pew mentality. Now, more and more saints [holy ones, made holy by the blood of Jesus Mt 26:26-29] … [Read more…]
By Howard Snyder – October 13, 2017 In contrast to traditional views, the Bible describes the church in the midst of culture, struggling to maintain its fidelity while tainted by the corrosive acids of paganism and Jewish legalism. This view is sharply relevant for the modern age. We will look briefly at three essential aspects … [Read more…]
Ray Ashmore October 24 at 8:53am · (This post is a prophetic challenge to some church leaders. I may lose some friends because of this post. If so I have one thing to say, “Bye, bye.”) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO DYSFUNCTIONALLY ENABLE OTHERS? “To behave in a manner that facilitates or supports another’s abusive, … [Read more…]