Where Does Suffering Come From?

Jesus is not allowing suffering. Man is. God gave the earth to man and man gave it to the devil through sin. Jesus came to save men, not destroy them. He is not allowing or sending destructive natural disasters. They are a result of sin in the earth. He has empowered the church to standContinue reading "Where Does Suffering Come From?"

Read the Instructions

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Tim. 3:16-17) What does it mean to be ‘instructed in righteousness?’ The scriptures Paul was referring to were theContinue reading "Read the Instructions"

The Faith of Christmas

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. (Luke 2:13-14) How could the angels proclaim ‘good news’ and peace on earth? The world still dwelt in darkness and under the power ofContinue reading "The Faith of Christmas"

Legalism is not…

…Faithfulness. If it is, then God is a legalist: “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) …Self-control. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against suchContinue reading "Legalism is not…"

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