“Seek first the Kingdom of God and all these things (every need) will be provided for you” (Mat. 6:33). The Gospel of the Kingdom of God was Christ’s message as He walked this earth (Mk. 1:14). He commanded that His apostles preach the kingdom message and perform miracles in order to prove that what they […]

I just talked with a woman who, having a lot of free time on her hands, stated that she was looking for a hobby. This highly religious lady obviously does not consider learning more about the God she supposedly worships and serves more important than a hobby. She could see no reason to fill her […]

The fourth word in the Apostle Paul’s letter to Timothy is “given,” with God doing the giving (making known) His will for mankind. In the Holy Scriptures He declares to salvation seekers His rewards for obedience to His will and His curses for disobedience to His will. Contrary to the opinion of many, the prophets […]

Why is it that so many people do not understand the Bible? Why is there so much disagreement when it comes to God’s inspired Word? The short answer is: MAN INSISTS ON SELF-GOVERNANCE. The long answer is: MOST BIBLE OWNERS ARE NOT WILLING TO OBEY THE COMMANDS OF GOD FOUND IN THE BIBLE AND LOOK […]

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 […]