As I have admitted previously, I once destroyed a Bible. In a rage I ripped it apart and threw the pieces in a trash can. I was frustrated with Paul’s letter to the church at Rome because he was, in my unlearned opinion, speaking double-talk. He was saying that we must obey the Law AND […]

Tradition is defined as the transmission of knowledge, opinion, customs, practices, etc. from generation to generation normally by word of mouth and by example. Man’s zeal for and dependence on tradition as a guide is extremely powerful. Man often reflects back on and consults the past when circumstances demand a decision and/or action in the […]

As a sociology professor I was interested in the various types of societies located throughout the earth, especially in the realm of their social and religious traditions. The beliefs and practices followed by some of those groups were indeed fascinating. An interesting aspect of group life involves the power of the group in determining what […]

In Hosea 4:6 the Lord makes a statement that should garner the attention of every church member regardless of his/her religious affiliation. Here He is speaking to His chosen Israelite people, saying to them: “My people (all 12 tribes) are destroyed by the lack of knowledge. Because you (God’s people) have rejected knowledge, I will […]

In His letter to the church at Thyatira Jesus had several positive things to say to and about some of the people because they had obeyed Him in a number of areas. However, He had several things against them. Note that He does not overlook the negatives because of the positives. As He makes clear, […]

I suggest that anyone who has not read “My People Who Are Called By My Name” and Who Are God’s People? (key words Called and People respectively) do so before continuing in this series. Otherwise this posting could be confusing. Leading up to His messages to the church eras Jesus made a statement that is […]

A few days ago the Jaques clan (children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren) was having a family get-together where the subjects of conversation can take any number of directions. At one point the subject turned to religion. I probably do not need to tell you where I fit in with the others in the spiritual realm. Only […]

The name nicolaus means “conqueror (nico) of people” (laus), from which we get the word “laity.” Nicolas, who was chosen to help with the early church’s service to those in need, was a Gentile (heathen) proselyte who, when he was “converted,” failed to leave his former religion behind. Instead, he chose to blend it with […]

The word Nicolaitans is found only three times the Holy Bible. The word Nicholas is mentioned only once. However, as this series will reveal, the man (Nicholas) and the church group he established (Nicholaitans) has had a tremendous impact on the Church of God in the past and continues to do so today. To fully […]

The Apostle Paul’s epistle to the church at Rome summarizes the apostasy of the Institutional Church which, because the nation follows the lead of the church, is resulting in the downfall (apostasy) of America and all other “Christian nations.” When in office, former U.S. President Barach Obama made a statement that infuriated millions of church […]