SEPARATION: to differentiate between two entities. SYNDROME: a group of symptoms that create a condition. The Separation Syndrome: the church’s practice of separating a condition–the sin–from the one who exhibits the condition–the sinner. For example, to separate the thief from his thievery. The above-stated scenario is not tolerated in a court of law–the thief is […]

SOVEREIGN–having supreme power, jurisdiction and authority, free from oversight, independent, autonomous. I recently heard a famous t.v. news commentator and Bible teacher say that human beings are sovereign, having the right to do whatever they want to do relative to sexual identification, preference and marriage. He was speaking from a social perspective and had much […]

The word “Sabbath” comes from a Hebrew word meaning “rest.” Leviticus 23:3 refers to the seventh day of the week as “a Sabbath of rest,” and serves as a harbinger of the experience true saints look forward to in the future as described in Hebrews 4:4,9-11: “God has spoken about the seventh day in these […]

In the previous posting we noted that spiritual, God-seeking people need a daily rest from their humanly pursuits–a sabbath time of prayer and Bible study in which to bring their minds/hearts back to their spiritual square one. Now we will see what God has to say about a weekly Sabbath–an entire day which He has […]

We read in Hebrews 9:26 that “(Jesus)  has appeared … to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.” Then in 10:1 the Apostle Paul tells us that by Christ’s sacrifice He has made perfect those who are BEING MADE HOLY.” Jesus did not do away with sin in the world. He did, however, […]

In the previous posting we studied John 6:57 where Jesus tells us how to live by “feeding” on Him– believing and obeying His Words–just as He “fed” on the Father and lived by believing and obeying the Father’s Words. In John 15:4,5 Jesus tells us that we remain in Him by feeding on Him. If […]

While “running to and fro” throughout the earth in search of whatever he is in search of, man is running out of breath. With all the “shiny objects” he has to look at and strive for, man has worked himself into a state of continuous fatigue which, in the end, nets him simply more things […]

As promised by the Old Testament God–Who later came to earth as Jesus of Nazareth–He sent ministers to find the Lost Sheep of the House of Israel and tell them 1) that their Messiah had come, 2) He was calling them to reunite with their Israelite brethren (the Jews), and 3) to return to Him […]

Who are the true people of God? Whom did Jesus Christ come to earth to save? Who are the “chosen” of God? Who does the Bible say are “His people.” Whom will Jesus “redeem?” What people comprise the “remnant” Jesus referred to who would make up His “jewels?” (Mal. 3:17). In the postings titled White […]

In today’s world the most important issue relative to religion concerns the identity of God’s people. I am not referring to those who label themselves as children of God, but to those whom He identifies as members of His family. The difference between the two groups is undeniable for honest students of His Holy Bible. […]