Discipleship Articles
Posted on February 14, 2010 - by Josh Brown
Receiving Stones
How often have you been in a situation where you’re wrongly being accused? If you’re like most people, it happens once in awhile. It’s obvious that as sinful creatures we could easily be accused of any number of things. But, it’s always particularly hard when you didn’t actually commit what you’re accused of. This seems [...]
Posted on August 16, 2009 - by pastorron
Love & The Commandments
Matthew 22:37
How Are We To Love YHWH According To HIS Word?
Upon speaking with professing believers, and discussing the necessity of Biblical obedience, all too often we hear, “Jesus said (in Matthew 22:37) that we are just to love God and our neighbor. That has nothing to do with us having to keep HIS Commandments.”
However, upon [...]
Posted on July 30, 2009 - by pastorron
When Did Grace Begin?
When did “Grace” begin?
Because many have mistakenly thought that John 1:17 says that “grace began with JESUS” or “at the cross”, I offer the following list of verses from the Old Testament Scriptures, using the word “grace” (as found in the NKJV). May we be challenged in our thinking regarding HIS “grace” throughout the [...]
Posted on July 30, 2009 - by pastorron
Matthew 5:17
Why did JESUS have to address these issues? Evidently there were rumors that HE was doing away with the Law…and possibly the Prophecies of the Scriptures. Why do we have to address this question? Because the same rumors still exist.
Verse 17a “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets”
“destroy”: Strong’s [...]
Posted on July 6, 2009 - by bkidd
Independence-Freedom or Rebellion?
Independence – Freedom or Rebellion?
As I’m sitting here writing this blog entry the sound of fireworks echoes off Big Turkey Lake, just about 200 yards from my house. It’s the Independence Day weekend and nearly every community across America celebrates the independence of the United States with fireworks and celebration. What about independence? Is it [...]
Posted on March 1, 2008 - by bkidd
The Fault is With Us
Finding Fault with Us
Scripture is Final Authority
One of the positions held by some in the Messianic community has its counterpart in some traditional Christian circles; that Yeshua is not Elohim. The only valid discussion of this topic is that Scripture must be the final authority in all matters.
It is good when we can agree with [...]
Posted on February 26, 2008 - by bkidd
Torah-Yeshua – The Eternal Pattern
Torah-Yeshua-The Eternal Pattern
The Flesh’s Inability to Understand and Submit to Torah
Some questions have been raised that are very timely, considering what Yahweh is revealing to us from the Holy Scripture. First of all the argument is this; If what we believe is sound and from Scripture then no one can argue against it. [...]
Posted on February 10, 2008 - by pastorron
The Israel of God
Who is “The Israel of GOD?”
In Galatians 6:16, Paul makes a statement, when he refers
to “the Israel of GOD,” that has caused no small amount of
confusion among believers today. Who are they? And, who
aren’t they? These two questions are what I hope to answer
in this article. In order for me to do that, we must [...]
Posted on February 10, 2008 - by bkidd
Sabbath Quotes
As the Sabbath day approaches the question arises to many; “Is Sabbath on Saturday or Sunday?”
For most of professing Christians it is recognized as Sunday. But is that merely traditional Christianity or is it Biblical? And does it really matter? Does God care what day we observe Sabbath, or if we observe it at all.
Well [...]
Posted on February 10, 2008 - by pastorron
Man’s Law vs. God’s Law
Man’s Law Versus God’s Law
The Commandments and Doctrines of Men
The commandments and doctrines of men are of no effect against the indulgence of the flesh.
Practicing God’s commandments, by faith, results in life.
The commandments of God are positively effectual when practiced by faith.
Colossians 2:20-23 says that the commandments and doctrines of men are of no value [...]
