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Matthew 23:23 – What Identifies Our Church?

| December 2, 2014

Denominations exist often out of the sincerity of the founders for some important truth. This truth becomes the identifying marker for that denomination. For example, the Presbyterians emphasized a form of congregational government based upon presbyters. Baptists emphasized a form of “baptizing” that was immersion because baptism meant immersion. Pentecostals emphasized miraculous activities. So do […]

Matthew 26:6-13 – Good versus Right

| November 21, 2014

Matthew 26:6-13 – Just because a religious act is good, does not make it right. While in Simon’s house, a woman approached Jesus and anointed Him with an alabaster jar of very expensive fragrant oil. When the disciples saw it, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they ask. “This might have been sold for a […]

Nehemiah 7:63-65 – Wonders from the Word – When In Doubt Leave It Out

| November 19, 2014

My High School English teacher often said of commas, “When in doubt, leave it out.” She didn’t realize she was also affirming a great hermeneutical principle to apply to Biblical authority. When members of the remnant tried to prove their priesthood, “These searched for their entries in the genealogical records, but they could not be […]

Matthew 23:5-12 – Reverend? Boss Lady? Doctor?

| May 6, 2014

Man loves religious titles. Just saw last week a new one for me, “Boss Lady.” Jesus warned about religious titles (Matt.23:7-10), and man keeps inventing new ones. I don’t call anyone Reverend, and I challenge all to obey Jesus in not giving religious titles to anyone. We are all brothers, Jesus said. Today calling a […]

Acts 2:38 – Chiasm on Salvation

| May 6, 2014

To be saved hear, believe, repent, confess and be baptized; then keep confessing, keep repenting, keep believing, and keep hearing to stay saved.

Luke 21:1 – Do Not Be Deceived Against Many Interpretations

| April 23, 2014

There are many warnings in the Bible not to be deceived which means: 1) we can be deceived; 2) we can therefore not be deceived. To not be deceived is to know the truth. Therefore the idea that “that’s just your interpretation” and “there are various interpretations” to justify an inability to understand is one […]

1 Chronicles 13 – Praying through the Bible #126 – A Prayer that is not a Prayer but a Complaint

| April 19, 2014

How often do we utter our utter exasperation about who we worship to any who will listen? Complaining about God is as old as Satan’s serpent. David moving the Ark of the Covenant and the sin of Uzzah is a story that is easy not to like. David doesn’t. David’s goal is good, the motive […]

Perryism – Listening to a preacher who does not quote the Bible or electing a politician who does not quote the Constitution is like eating a BLT without the bacon – What the point?

| March 13, 2014

Perryism – Listening to a preacher who does not quote the Bible or electing a politician who does not quote the Constitution is like eating a BLT without the bacon – What the point?

| March 11, 2014

Matthew 16:18 – Are the Denominations in the Bible?

| December 26, 2013

When reading God’s written word, do you see any denominations? If not, be non-denominational, not involved with denominations. If not, be un-denominational, the opposite of denominations. If not, be anti-denominational, against the concept and practice of denominations. If not, be pre-denominational, go back to the simplicity and purity of God’s written word.