Application

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 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 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 [...]

Posted on February 8, 2008 - by Josh Brown

The Enmity

Ephesians 2:8-22 (The Enmity)
Ephesians chapter two, as well as many other portions of Paul’s letters, has been misinterpreted and misunderstood almost from its beginning. Although I believe the LORD has given a small bit of revelation to me about these Scriptures, I in know way want to leave the impression that I’ve “learned it all” [...]

Posted on February 7, 2008 - by Josh Brown

How to Intepret the Bible

How to Interpret the Bible
How many times have you heard someone say regarding the Bible, “Everyone has their own interpretation” or “That’s your interpretation, not mine.” Little do they realize that such comments are in direct conflict with what the Bible says about itself:
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about [...]