Jude writes to a first century Church in danger of being overcome by false doctrines and false teachers. Is the twenty-first century Church any different? Jude teaches Believers to recognize false teachers by their moral character, and false doctrine by its three characteristics of unbelief, defilement, and rebellion. Along the way he confirms the major doctrines of the historic Christian faith, and teachers Believers how to deal with apostates in the church. From a translation by the author.
Jude writes to a first century Church in danger of being overcome by false doctrines and false teachers. Is the twenty-first century Church any differ...
How does the Church deal with apostasy and heresy? Pastor Peter tells believers how to identify false teachers by their immoral character and wrong beliefs, and what to do to remain steadfast in the faith. Peter also makes important statements about the inspiration of Scripture, the return of Jesus Christ, and the inevitability of God's judgments. However, the heart of the epistle is Peter's many exhortations, principles, and precepts to guide the Christian to holy and righteous living.
How does the Church deal with apostasy and heresy? Pastor Peter tells believers how to identify false teachers by their immoral character and wrong be...
Through Paul's letter to Philemon the Holy Spirit created Scripture instructing the church how and why to reconcile with sinning Christian brethren. The letter divides into six sections: greeting, praise and prayer, an appeal, an argument, a promise, assurance and closing thoughts. The exposition is based on the author's translation.
Through Paul's letter to Philemon the Holy Spirit created Scripture instructing the church how and why to reconcile with sinning Christian brethren. T...
The Holy Spirit knows that not every Christian will be able to understand Paul's logic or respond to John's mysticism. The Spirit had Pastor Peter write to those who needed a more direct approach to Christian doctrine and God's rules for godly living. Peter's first epistle is his manifesto of what it means to be a Christian in an unchristian world. Chapters 1:3-2:10 are the doctrinal section. Chapters 2:11-5:11 are the practical section. Chapter 1:1-2 and 5:12-14 comprise the opening salutation and closing benediction, respectively. The translation of 1 Peter is by the author. Several...
The Holy Spirit knows that not every Christian will be able to understand Paul's logic or respond to John's mysticism. The Spirit had Pastor Peter wri...
"A Biblical Response to Same-gender Marriage" was written to encourage participation in a discussion of one of the most troubling moral questions of the current generation. "A Biblical Response" will inform and arm Christians with biblical truth and encourage them to take the Gospel of Salvation to everyone, including the sexually immoral. This book is a shorter version of my book "Biblical Homosexuality," with new material focusing on same-gender (same-sex) marriage. I explain what Jesus said in the Gospels about marriage as the union of one man with one woman, and what he said about sexual...
"A Biblical Response to Same-gender Marriage" was written to encourage participation in a discussion of one of the most troubling moral questions of t...
"The details of John's Epistles pulled me and provoked thought, and not in such a way that would take away from a clear message, but actively challenging me to take in the message." -Ben H., College and Young Adult Pastor "John's Epistles has an in-depth analysis format and style that works well as a learning tool for me. I utilize many of the passages and themes as part of my teaching in our adult Sunday School class." - Eddy D., Adult Bible Studies Teacher "If you are looking for a verse by verse commentary series that isn't afraid to tackle every verse, including the difficult ones that so...
"The details of John's Epistles pulled me and provoked thought, and not in such a way that would take away from a clear message, but actively challeng...
