Beware of false prophets who come in sheep’s clothing! Jesus gives a serious warning in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7:15-20. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thorn bushes or … Read more
Should There be Music in Church? Only the Lord can answer this question. It is his church and he has the right to decide. We know his preference by reading the scriptures. We do, in fact, find music in church. I urge you consider all these passages say about it and what they do … Read more
Does Jesus Discourage Followers? There are a few Bible passages that seem to indicate Jesus discouraged people from following him. Note a couple examples: Luke 14:25-27: “Now a great multitude went with Him. And He turned and said to them, ‘If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, wife … Read more
Why am I studying the Bible? What a great question to consider! Do I study to prove that I am right and others wrong? I may study for entertainment because the Bible is, truly, fascinating! Maybe I study because I love history and it is the most reliable work of ancient history. I could … Read more
Believing the Unbelievable Story of Jesus. God intends for people to come to Him by faith. Undoubtedly God could reveal Himself to humanity in a powerful, material, undeniable way. Still, God says: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He … Read more
Seek first the kingdom of God. What does that mean? This statement is found in Matthew 6:33, in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The last half of chapter six is dealing particularly with right attitudes about material things. First, in verses 19-21, there is His warning about seeking treasures on earth. They are temporary … Read more
If you have Bible questions… If you have Bible questions, I am happy to try to answer them for you. My answers will always be from the Bible. I will leave you with a scripture that you can read, re-read and consider after our conversation. If you ask for my opinion or judgment in … Read more
What are the gospel writers trying to accomplish? The writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are writing an account of the life of Jesus. Matthew and Luke begin with the story of his birth. Mark and John begin with the start of his ministry. But, what is their goal in writing? What do they … Read more
Opposing Contrasts in 1 John When you are reading the Bible, it is more engaging if you know something the book offers that you can look for. Often there are various areas of focus, as in John’s first letter. Consider with me the strong contrasts found in 1 John. I call them strong contrasts … Read more
Is this a Good church … the Right church? By what standard does one determine whether a church is right or good? If I am going by human opinion, mine is the one I want to follow! But, what do I know? What does anyone know? Clearly, the Lord’s opinion matters in this question. … Read more
