Sermons and Biblical Studies

An exploit is to take advantage of or to act meanly or unjustly for one’s own advantage.  Did Christ teach His followers to scheme to get ahead? No! Galatians 6:7, 8 states, “Do not be deceived. . . whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.  For the one who sows to his own … Continue reading “Should Christians do exploits? Should they scheme and plot to get their ways?”

The true footstep followers of the Lord Jesus are called to a "heavenly calling" (Hebrews 3:1), to the "high calling of God" (Philippians 3:13). Male and female Christians are running for the office of joint heirship with Christ Jesus in His Kingdom. The Apostle Paul was one of these runners. He realized that a person cannot run … Continue reading “Do women have a place in politics?”

Scriptures are taken from the NIV Bible unless otherwise noted. This scripture may seem to contradict the angels’ proclamation at the time of Jesus’s birth:  “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”  (Luke 2:14, KJV)  The result of God’s great plan of salvation will ultimately bring peace to all.  In God's … Continue reading “Why did Jesus say, "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword." Matthew 10:34”

Let’s look at scripture starting in Daniel 12th chapter.  This entire chapter is ripe with insights into God’s plan, but for now we will focus on some very clear statements in Daniel 12:4  “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run … Continue reading “When will everything come to fruition?”

“Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 It is important to develop our faith to be pleasing to God. If we want to have fellowship with Him, we need to … Continue reading “How can we develop more faith in God?”

The soul is one with the being. A person cannot be removed from his own breath. Scripturally, the soul is defined as the whole human being. Genesis 2:7, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” … Continue reading “How can we know that there is a soul after death?”

Many biblical stories and prophecies use the image of a lamb to symbolize our Lord because of the animal’s character and disposition. A lamb always follows and obeys the voice of his Shepherd just as Jesus always completely fulfilled the Father's will. As Jesus said of Himself, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of … Continue reading “Why is Jesus Christ called the Lamb? Why a lamb ?”

There are no direct scriptures about proper or improper fasting foods nor about the duration of a fast. In the Bible, fasting was most often associated with three attitudes of heart. Most prominently, people fasted as part their repentance from sin. When Jonah told the people at Nineveh that God was going to destroy their … Continue reading “What is fasting and praying for help with life and death? And what do you drink or eat?”

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” … Continue reading “Matthew 6:19-21. What are the treasures of heaven?”

"It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements:  You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality.  You will do well to avoid these things."  (Acts 15:28, 29, NIV)  Note: there … Continue reading “Based on Acts 15:28, 29, can I lose my salvation if I eat an animal which was strangled and died in a trap? Where I live, trapped animals are our food.”