It is written: Amos 3:3-Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? Many in our world have become disillusioned with denominational divisions. This is good, and to be expected. After all, Jesus taught that division among believers results in disbelief in Him as the Son of God: John 17:20-21-I do not pray for these alone,... Continue Reading →
The History Of The Fez
All my life, I have heard of the Shriners Hospitals that do so much to help children who are hurting and afflicted with various diseases and ailments. I have, in fact, known some people who have been helped by these hospitals. And I am very thankful for them and what they do! I have seen... Continue Reading →
No, You Have Not Been Baptized In (With) The Holy Spirit
It is written: Revelation 16:14-For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. I hear it said quite often, “Mark, the baptism of the Holy Spirit is for all... Continue Reading →
The Works Of The Flesh
It is written: Galatians 5:19-21-Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who... Continue Reading →
Our Pentecostal Friends Acknowledge That Their Form Of “Tongues” Is Rooted In Ancient Paganism
It is written: Isaiah 5:20-Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! When the Prophet wrote these words, some of the Hebrew people were attempting to combine Judaism with paganism. This was a terrible thing... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Conclusion)
It is written: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28) My brief study over the last several weeks of the role of women’s ministry in the New Testament church has been time-consuming, shocking, heart-wrenching,... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Twenty-One)
It is written: “Nevertheless [the sentence put upon women of pain in motherhood does not hinder their souls' salvation, and] they will be saved [eternally] if they continue in faith and love and holiness with self-control, [saved indeed] through the Childbearing or by the birth of the divine Child.” (1 Timothy 2:15) In Paul’s concluding... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Twenty)
It is written: “Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.” (1 Timothy 2:11-12) When Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, there were serious problems involving the female population of the church. Paul... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Nineteen)
It is written: “Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.” (1 Timothy 2:11-12) What does it mean that Paul did not allow a woman to “teach” or to have authority” over a... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Eighteen)
It is written: “Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression.” (1 Timothy... Continue Reading →