Tag Archives: Christianity
Thoughts on Grace Teaching
I walked into our car insurance agent’s office to see her shaking her head in disbelief. I asked if she was OK and she mumbled something about where people’s brains are, and then told me this story: Parents of a … Continue reading
Kingdom of Heaven, Part 5
Can I be blunt? You aren’t Satan’s target Last week I shared how Jesus said the parable of the sower was THE key to understanding all parables. He laid out the key: He is the sower, the seed is the … Continue reading
Kingdom of Heaven, Part 4
The Key to it all In our study of the culture and values of the kingdom of heaven, wouldn’t it be nice if there was one key that unlocked the door of understanding for all Jesus said about it? Good news; … Continue reading
Fad Teachings, Part 5
We have the Holy Spirit; who needs the Bible? While many of my readers would be shocked that people actually say that, this belief is growing rapidly. But that statement is not a stand-alone doctrine, rather the culmination of years of … Continue reading
Fad Teachings, Part 1
Personal Prophecy from their own heart, not God’s heart I have a long teaching about a proper understanding of prophecy in our archives section, so in this space I want to go right to the heart of personal prophecy gone wrong, … Continue reading
Money Wisdom, Part 6
To whom do we give? The New Testament reveals the first church’s priority in giving was first and foremost to believers, and once those needs were met, then to unbelievers: “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, … Continue reading
Money Wisdom, Part 5
Grace and how to apply it Paul wrote in II Corinthians 8:7: “But since you excel in everything; in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in zeal and in the love we have kindled in you, see that you excel in … Continue reading
Money Wisdom, Part 4
Our part Much of the Christian culture on prosperity is focused on people giving, with no other Biblical truth presented. Giving is an important part, but not the whole truth, and presenting only 1 element is off balance.
Money Wisdom, Part 3
What was the storehouse in Malachi’s time? It was the innermost vault within the temple. Continue reading
Money Wisdom, Part 2
The issue: I’m not getting rich on $4.25 an hour Most pastors preach that if you give to God He will give you increase, so church members naturally look for at least some ‘bump’ in their finances from God when … Continue reading
