Blog Posts - Focal Point Ministries

March 21, 2024

Questions in this episode: - In Revelation, the beast that has connections to the number 6, what are some…

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...

Fleeting Life

Talk about perspective! The lyrics of Psalm 39 boldly prompt the worshipper to consider the brief nature of his or her time here on earth...

God wants us to trust him. The Bible goes so far as to say, “without faith it is impossible to please him” (Hebrews 11:6). Trusting God to forgive us, and having confidence in Christ to save us from the penalty of our sins is just the beginning (as the rest of Hebrews 11 goes on to illustrate). We face important opportunities to trust God when

March 5, 2024

Questions in this episode: - Thinking through the problem of eternal punishment, what do we do with the doctrine…

Biblical Love

What Is Biblical Love?

March Free Gift

If you have never contacted Focal Point before, we have a free gift for you. The pamphlet: Palm Sunday to Easter from Rose Publishing

Body of Proof

He Is Risen? Culture is doing its best to convince the world there is nothing special about Jesus. And, as Christians, sometimes we have a difficult time communicating the historical facts of the resurrection. Jesus' victory over death is central to the Christian faith and now you can get straightforward and practical facts from history why we can believe Jesus really did rise from the dead. Be sure to request the book Body of Proof by Dr. Jeremiah Johnston with your generous donation this month.

February 29, 2024

Questions in this episode: - When the disciples went out to spread the gospel, did they use the name…

Act Like a Child?

For people who prefer to think of themselves as intelligent, competent, and self-reliant (which is just about all of us), the following words of Jesus likely come as a shock: “Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it” (Mk.10:15). No one likes to be considered childish...

February 29

Numbers 21-23 & Mark 7:14-8:10

February 27, 2024

Questions in this episode: - Do Christians go to heaven twice, once after we die and once during the…

Contentment

Ask Pastor Mike: Contentment

Right Side of History

These days we often hear cultural pundits speak about the need for everyone to get “on the right side of history.” Now there’s some media commentary I can get behind. I am all for it! In a fundamental sense, calling people...

Salvation a Gift?

February 15, 2024

Questions in this episode: - Where is man's spirit connected to his heart? - What is blasphemy of the…

Sober Up

There is a kind of sober, vigilant, circumspect mindset that the Scripture consistently promotes and calls his people to maintain. Paul rebukes the Corinthians both metaphorically and literally: “Wake up...

February 13, 2024

Questions in this episode: - Is taking the Lord's Supper for divine healing? - How do you get divine…

Lent

Should Christians Celebrate Lent?

February 8, 2024

Questions in this episode: - Where in the writings of Josephus do you find mention of Jesus Christ? -…

Disparaging Words

It is almost impossible to get through a week without hearing one Christian disparage another. Unless we are personally invested in the conflict, we usually stand by feeling uncomfortable, while passively allowing our friend to “vent.” But the Bible tells us...

February 1, 2024

Questions in this episode: - With the current state of our government, what is some encouragement as to why…

Authority of the Believer

Men Who Met God

Encounter the GREAT I AM Need some heartwarming assurance that God is still redeeming lives for his glory? Nothing is more convincing than the stories of changed lives. Examine the compelling stories of the biblical figures who had the tremendous experience of walking and communing with God and how these encounters can move us closer to our awesome God. Be sure to request the book Men Who Met God by A.W. Tozer with your generous donation this month.