
The Gospel Truth
Bible Studies, News, & Articles Sharing the Truth, Love, Joy, Peace, & Hope of Jesus Christ in These Challenging Times
Best Study Bibles for Beginners
If you’re just starting to read the Bible and prefer to hold a book in your hands rather than use an app, it’s a good idea to get a study Bible. But which version or translation…
The New Pope Leo XIV: He is Just a Man
Cardinal Robert Provost of Chicago, IL, USA, was selected by 135 Cardinals at the Vatican as the new leader of the whole Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic Church claims total authority over Catholic parishioners and…
Ezekiel 33-36: The Miracle Called Israel
Bible prophecy is amazing! How can something written centuries ago be happening today? Well, it is. Because God said it would. And God keeps His promises! Ezekiel chapters 33-36 have a very important and pivotal end…
The Passion of Christ: From the Last Supper to the Cross in Classical Art
This past Good Friday, my church, New City Phoenix, presented an art exhibit of the Passion of Jesus Christ by the old masters. I took pictures, and I’m presenting them here as a visual telling of…
Pope Francis Dies at 88: Is he in Heaven or Hell?
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2025. You may be thinking, as undoubtedly many Catholics are, that he’s in Heaven. Well, he may not be. I’m not…
Passover Psalm 118: A Messianic Psalm that Tells of Jesus
The last of the Hallel Psalms is 118. This is also a Messianic Psalm — a prophecy of Jesus. This Passover Psalm follows His steps from Gethsemane to Pilate’s Judgment (Gabbatha), to Golgotha, and final Glory….
Passover Psalm 117: The Shortest Chapter Packs a Powerful Punch
This is the shortest psalm, the shortest chapter in the Bible, and it’s smack dab in the middle of the Bible. Read it aloud and praise the Lord! Psalm 117 1 Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise…
Passover Psalm 116: A Love Poem to God
God loves you! Given that, you return the love by gratitude, praise, prayer, and worship. Psalm 116 is another Passover Psalm sung by Jews during Passover. The author of this psalm is unknown, yet it’s very…
Passover Psalm 115: To God Alone Be the Glory!
We are to honor and give glory to God alone, not the dead or man-made idols. Having grown up in a Pagan Religion—Catholicism—I was taught wrongly to worship and pray to Mary and dead saints. In…
Passover Psalm 114: Praising God for Miracles in the Desert
This next Passover Psalm praises God for His power in engineering nature to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. From the parting of the Red Sea to the holding back of the waters of the Jordan…
Passover Psalm 113: Praise the Lord!
The Last Supper was where Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples. As it was the custom, Jews sang the Passover Psalms, known as the Hallel Psalms after the meal. These are Psalms 113-118. Hallel means…
Movie Reviews: The Best and the Worst of the Jesus Films
Every Christmas and Easter season, many of the Jesus films will appear as suggestions on your streaming service. However, not all Jesus movies are alike. Unfortunately, many take too much “artistic license” and mess up the…
Psalm 136: God’s Love Endures Forever!
How long is forever? You might think that’s a silly question, but there are many people who can’t grasp the concept of eternity. God is eternal and He put eternity in our hearts. In other words,…
Psalm 135: A Song of Praise Songs to God
Psalm 135 is a medley of praise songs, a mosaic of passages that first appeared in other psalms. When rearranged, these songs encompass a lot of what God does and has done throughout all the nations…
Is God Judging California?
What’s happening in California is heartbreaking, catastrophic, and apocalyptic. Yes, we’re living in the Last Days, but you have to step back and ask, “Is God Judging California?” Here, we look at scripture, some videos, and…
World Watch Bible Prophecy 2025: Expect the Unexpected
2025 is here and I find it hard to believe. I’ll be 70 years old this summer and I’m convinced that God has a purpose for me to use my talents, skills, and the Internet, to…
Find the Gospel Message Hidden in Our Beloved Christmas Carols
Growing up Catholic, every Christmas, I’d sing along with crooners like Bing Crosby and Perry Como, as well as other singers of the 60s. I know these Christmas Carols by heart. I could sing them with…
Advent 2: O Little Town of Bethlehem, Welcome the Prince of Peace
This is the 2nd of 4 in a series of Advent studies covering the Old Testament prophecies of Jesus as the Prince of Peace. Did you know that there are over 300 prophecies regarding Jesus? Don’t…
Advent: Isaiah’s Prophecy of the Coming Messiah of Hope
From Puritans to Woke? Where Good Christians Went Wrong
Apostasy: according to the dictionary, it means “the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.” The Puritans in America did that? When? How? Why? What happened? What did they do to give Satan a…
Psalm 112: Joy, Success, and Confidence Come to the People of the Lord!
Psalm 111 describes the person of the Lord; thus, its partner, Psalm 112, describes the People of the Lord. What does a good, righteous, God-fearing believer look like? Let’s dig in. Psalm 112 1 Praise the Lord!…
Psalm 111: Thanks, Praise, and Wisdom all Start with Fearing God
We need to pray the Psalms! Especially in times of uncertainty. We must remember that God is still in control and Jesus is the king of Kings! This Psalm is all about giving thanks, praising Him,…
The New Reformation Church: Come Back to God
In my last post, I asked, “Is your church enabling you to sin?” That’s the problem with many so-called “Christian” churches today. They don’t teach the Gospel Truth. They don’t teach repentance, forgiveness, and the truth…
Urgent! Does Your Church Condone Your Sinful Life?
“Come as you are and leave brand new.” Those are the lyrics of a worship song I first heard at my church recently (lyric video at the bottom). That’s what churches are supposed to do. You…
World Religions 7: The History & Mysteries of Buddhism
Buddhism is a spin-off of Hinduism. This next article in the series covering World Religions is on Buddhism. It’s considered the 4th largest religion mostly practiced in China, Taiwan, Japan, and Southeast Asia. It’s another form…
Voting Christian: We Need to Seek the Advice of the Holy Spirit
According to a recent report from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, as many as 104 million people of faith are unlikely to vote in this upcoming election — and among those, 32 million…
When Does Human Life Begin According to God?
When does life begin? Does life begin at conception? Does life begin at fertilization? What does the Bible say about life? The answers to these and all questions about life are indeed found in the Bible….
Israel: Why What’s Happened There Matters and Should Concern Christians
Israel! We’re not only living in Biblical Times, we’re witnessing Bible Prophecy and God’s promises coming true. If you’re in the U.S. and only watch your local TV stations or mainstream news channels, you’ve probably not…
Psalm 110: Jesus Messiah as King David’s Lord – Quoted 7 Times in the New Testament!
Psalm 110 is another Messianic Psalm, prophetic as King David speaks of “my lord”. It is the most quoted Psalm in the New Testament. Jesus, Peter, and the author of Hebrews and others quoted it or…
Psalm 109: The Evil Spirit that Terrorized David Still Attacks the World Today
Before writing a Bible Study or Sunday Psalm post, I like to read the passage or chapter a few times. When I first read Psalm 109, it hit me that what David was lamenting about is…