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Creation

Creation

While many of us affirm the truth that God made the world and that it displays his handiwork, and while some of us go so far as to say that it is God’s strategic source of “general revelation” to mankind, it is unfortunate that most of us take so little time to utilize God’s creation as a catalyst for
Bible Truth

Bible Truth

As C. S. Lewis said about Jesus’ claims (i.e. he is either a lunatic, a liar or Lord), something similar could be said about the choices we face when we consider the book in which those claims are recorded. Either the Bible is a collection of error-laced letters penned by delusional authors...
Tree of Life

Tree of Life

Proverbs 13:12 says that “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” While that principle holds true for all varieties of hopes and desires, the ultimate hope of the Christian life is bound up in the arrival of Christ and his kingdom (Titus 2:13). That is one reason the “tree of life” finds a prominent place in the descriptions of our eternal home in the Book of Revelation (Revelation 2:7; 22:2, 14, 19). So then, if our supreme hopes
Scripture Twisting

Scripture Twisting

Occasionally when reading the words of Christ we come across some jarring statements. For instance, in Revelation 2:6 Jesus says to the church in Ephesus, “You hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.” Sentences like that should slow us down to consider the powerful concern motivating such strong language. Think of it, “hatred” in this case was praised as godly when directed toward the behavior of a group of
Tolerance

Tolerance

We live in a society where the advocates of “tolerance” are increasingly intolerant. We should be careful not to miss this hypocrisy. These loud and angry voices decry views and…


Fight the Drift

Fight the Drift

Scripture reading twice a day, fervent daily prayers, and serious personal Bible study strongly urged for all—according to the student handbook of Harvard University, back in the days when the school was founded. Such an unexpected revelation of a “Christian past” could be followed by...
The End

The End

Part of the reason God gave us divine revelation about the next life is to motivate us in this one. Some have said Christians can be “so heavenly minded, they are no earthly good.” But as C.S. Lewis rightly pointed out, Christians are no earthly good until they are heavenly minded. Until we digest
Life Perspective

Life Perspective

Do you long to see Christ face to face (1Cor.13:12)? Do you truly feel your citizenship is in another world (Phil.3:20)? Have you laid up sufficient treasure in heaven so that your hope is really set on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ (Mt.6:20; 1Pt.1:13b)? If so...
Trinity

Trinity

he Bible presents us with a mathematical dilemma when we study the nature of God. From the beginning we are told that there is only one God. That revelation became the doctrinal rally point of ancient Israel – “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4). And yet, also from the beginning, there has been a kind of uncontainable “plurality” to that one God. Not only do we find
Your Conscience

Your Conscience

As we seek to proclaim the gospel and uphold, defend and establish the truth of God’s word, it is helpful to remember that God has implanted a witness to the truth within each person’s heart. While those who don’t want to hear our message may protest, the reality is that...
Bible Reading

Bible Reading

When God is at the center of our theology and Christ is at the head of our lives we begin to understand the Bible as it was intended to be understood. Approaching Scripture as God’s self-disclosure instead of our tool for self-improvement will undoubtedly open up an entirely new experience of Bible study. It is not hard to see the extreme difference
When Bad Things Happen

When Bad Things Happen

God has obviously not promised us an exemption from the bad things that happen to people in this world. As Christians we are saved from the coming wrath of God, but for now in God’s providence we are variously exposed to the painful and tragic events that plague mankind. This, of course, was God’s promise in...
Worship God Now

Worship God Now

One day God will make all things right. He will straighten out what’s crooked and smooth out the rough places (Is.40:3-4; Lk.3:5), not the least of which is the humiliation of the proud. For “all mankind will see God’s salvation” – a salvation most have chosen to ignore and...
Open Door of Mercy

Open Door of Mercy

I remember reading of an old-time preacher who wrote of God’s “open door of mercy” in his appeal to his readers. It may sound like an antiquated phrase, but I hope it is a perspective that will never be lost for those of us who seek to talk to our friends and coworkers about Christ. So often these days...
Imaginary God

Imaginary God

Often we struggle with a variety of verses in our Bible reading because they grate against our preconceived ideas about who we believe God to be. That would never happen if...
Reading the Whole Bible

Reading the Whole Bible

Reading through the Bible, from cover to cover, on a regular basis is a critically important discipline for a healthy Christian life. With that said, it is important to distinguish this from reading for study...
Hope Misplaced: Sadducees

Hope Misplaced: Sadducees

When Jesus came to this earth, he faced a lot of opposition. Different groups were vying for power and one of those was a religious group called the Sadducees. We first hear...
Christ’s Return

Christ’s Return

The Bible warns that many will ridicule us for our confidence in the second coming of Christ. “Where is he?” they will scoff, “It seems to be taking him a long time” (cf. 2 Peter 3:3-4). While we may respond defensively...

Ask Pastor Mike Live

September 18, 2024

September 18, 2024

Questions in this episode: - What do you have to say about Trump saying that if we do not vote for him that in 2 years Israel will not be…


January 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

Questions in this episode: - Regarding Deuteronomy 14:28, how should we view our tithes and who we give to? - Who is the author of the Book of Revelation? -…


February 18, 2025

February 18, 2025

Questions in this episode: - As Christians, how do we deal with Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, etc.? - Are altar calls biblical? - Is there ever a time to…


December 11, 2024

December 11, 2024

Questions in this episode: - Who are the 144,00 in Revelation? - Why do Roman Catholics believe in Purgatory? - Do the feasts and festivals have any correlation to the…


December 10, 2024

December 10, 2024

Questions in this episode: - Can you lose your salvation? - What is the difference between the Day of the Lord, the Millennial Kingdom and the Revelation End Times? -…


March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

  Questions in this episode: - In Revelation, the beast that has connections to the number 6, what are some insights on this number and its connections throughout the Bible?…


March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

  Questions in this episode: - It was mentioned by a paster that there was a pagan god of spring named Ishtar and that name eventually got translated into Easter.…


July 9, 2024

July 9, 2024

Questions in this episode: - What does the Bible say about Creation? - What are we to make of Paul and his struggle with sin in Romans 7? - Do…


August 22, 2024

August 22, 2024

Questions in this episode: - I am older and want to move out of the big city to a small town and my pastor and friends do not want me…


September 19, 2024

September 19, 2024

Questions in this episode: - Would it be ok to walk away from a marriage to a spouse who is an addict? - How do we access the Holy Spirit…


March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

Questions in this episode: - Do Prophets and Apostles still exist today? - When Jesus refers to his return in the gospels, is this referring to the Day of the…


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