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 →
Ill Mind Of Hopson 7 (Four)
It is written: 2 Samuel 23:2-The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue. Mr. Hopson, in your song lyrics you make some very serious accusations against the Bible. For example: “You gave me a Bible and expect me not to analyze it? I'm frustrated and you provoked it... Continue Reading →
Bible Wisdom From Proverbs For Dealing With Anger
Aristotle once wisely said: “Anybody can become angry. That is easy. But to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose and in the right way—that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy.” We live in a world that is... Continue Reading →
Be Filled With The Spirit: An Analysis Of Ephesians 5:18-21
Several people that I study and work with have told me that they have been "filled with the Spirit." Being raised in Pentecostal type churches, they have often been told that the Spirit operates in a way that requires people to cease rational and logical thought, and that He operates upon them in such a... Continue Reading →
“I Can’t Become A Christian Because I Know That I’ll Mess Up”
Over my years of preaching the Gospel, I have been richly blessed to speak with several individuals about lots of different topics. One of the topics that has come up more times then I can count deals with excuses people make about not wanting to become a Christian. Often we will sit and study (sometimes... Continue Reading →
“Everyone Knows That Matthew, Mark, Luke, And John Weren’t Written By The Apostles!”
One of the arguments often raised against Christians is in regards to the authorship of the New Testament Books. Skeptics of the Bible like to claim that the New Testament Scriptures were not written by the Apostles of Christ and their close companions: instead, it is claimed that these were forgeries made much later by... Continue Reading →
The Throne Of God And The Trinity
It is written: Revelation 7:1, 6-7-And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals…And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood... Continue Reading →
Fifteen Characteristics Of Love (Love Never Fails)
It is written: 1 Corinthians 13:8-Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. Paul concludes his description of love by telling us that “love never fails.” The idea here is of the fact that love is something... Continue Reading →
The Christian Struggle With Sin
It is written: We know that the law is spiritual, but I am not. I am so human. Sin rules me as if I were its slave. 15 I don't understand why I act the way I do. I don't do the good I want to do, and I do the evil I hate. 16 And if... Continue Reading →
Carefully Studying The Baptism Texts Of The New Testament (Twenty)
It is written: For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 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.... Continue Reading →