When last we left the Hebrew people, they were enjoying 100 years of independence from any Gentile nation as the Hasmonean Dynasty. Why only 100 years? Where was God all this time? Today, we conclude the story with various people — both men and women — vying for power, and not caring who they crush […]
Between Malachi and Matthew: Greedy, Obsessed People, Far from God, Vie for Power Read More »
As I dive deeper into Jesus’ last week on earth, I can’t help but notice the similarities between the religious leaders back then and who we have now. Today’s “woke” pastors are threatened by the Gospel Truth and they refuse to preach it. They fear that people will leave their churches. People need to hear the truth as Jesus tells it. Seek the truth…
Mark 12: Religious Rulers Challenge Jesus and See Him as a Threat Read More »
Truth: many if not most of the rituals and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church come from Paganism – including idol worship – seek the truth.
Proven Truth: How Paganism and Idolatry Started in the Church Read More »
As we conclude the Apostle Paul’s amazing letter to the church of Rome, I want to highlight his special warnings in his final instructions… Romans 16 I’m not going to bore you with the first few verses where Paul greets members of the church and the leadership individually. You can read it for yourself here….
A Closing Warning to Watch Out for False Teachers Read More »
In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Roman church, he writes to a church that’s very mixed in cultures — Jews and Gentiles. He’s been explaining that they were now all one family — Christians — brought together by belief in the salvation of Jesus Christ. Here in chapter 15, he lays it out for
Working Together for the Praise and Glory of God Read More »
It’s not for me to judge you or your beliefs. God will judge you in His time. That’s the crux of Romans 14. Back in the first century, the Jews tried to keep what we know today as kosher foods. The Gentiles didn’t care. They ate everything. God showed Peter in Acts 10 that all
Weak Faith and Beliefs: God’s No Judgement Zone Stops Here Read More »
Today as I prepared for my blog and podcast on Romans chapter 12, in my personal Bible study I also read Isaiah chapter 59. That just happened to be the chapter I was on as I go through the Old Testament. It amazes me how God’s Word all fits together. From the Old Testament prophets
How to Become a Living Sacrifice to God Read More »
When we lived in upstate New York, my mom had a rose garden on the side of the house. Mom liked to experiment with grafting. She’d take a branch from say a white rose bush and graft it into the stem of say a red one. Did we get pink roses? Or were they red
God’s Grace is Free and Undeserved: Do You Have a Hard Heart? Read More »
In Romans 9 we learned why many Jews don’t believe that Jesus is the Messiah. In Romans 10, the Apostle Paul reiterates that salvation is for everyone! And it’s up to those who are saved to preach the Good News to the whole world. Paul Writes in Romans 10 Dear brothers and sisters, the longing
The Salvation of Jesus is for Everyone! Are you Right with God? Read More »
Today in Romans chapter 9, the Apostle Paul answers this question. After I was born again — 14 years ago — and started studying the Bible in a different light (with the Holy Spirit as a guide), in one of my groups, we asked, “Why don’t most Jews believe that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah?”
Why don’t most Jews Believe that Jesus is the Messiah? Read More »
The street where we lived in Puerto Rico was a one-way street. Many a time I’d watch as a car, going in the wrong direction barely avoided a head-on collision. Did the driver not see the sign? Was the person so lost that they weren’t paying attention? I’m sure it’s happened to you. You attempt
Are You Trying to do the Right Thing the Wrong Way? Read More »
In our trek through Paul’s Letter to the Romans, in the first 4 chapters, Paul’s been drilling into us that we need to be made right with God through faith and faith alone. In chapter 5, he starts with the word “therefore”. Whenever we see this in the Bible, we need to ask, “what is
Rejoice When We Run into Problems. What?! Read More »
We continue our trek through Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. In chapter 4, Paul is trying to convince the Jewish believers that faith — and only faith — is what’s needed to be counted righteous. Romans Chapter 4 Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What did he discover about
How to Receive God’s Promises for Salvation: Just Believe Read More »
On Instagram yesterday an ad popped up in my stories feed for Catholic Church Victims Fund. It probably came up on my feed because I use the #Catholics a lot. On their website, they have a questionnaire asking if you’ve been a victim of inappropriate touching “by anyone of authority from the Catholic church”. If
You Can’t Avoid God’s Judgement: Are you a Hypocrite? Read More »
Through the Lenten season, I focused on the Gospels — the Good News — of Jesus Christ following His footsteps through Holy Week, then His ascension. I then followed His disciples as they dealt with His death and what they did After the Resurrection. I now start a series through the Book of Romans. It’s
What is Righteousness? Are You Living Righteously? Read More »
