A Biblical Warning to Churches that Condone the LGBTQ Agenda: Introduction (Part 1 of 9)
I. INTRODUCTION On October 10, 2022, Dr. Robert Gagnon wrote an excellent article about Andy Stanley’s position on homosexual and transgender practice. The article is entitled “Andy Stanley’s Circle and Line: A Response from Robert Gagnon.” Dr....
THE BIBLE SPEAKS TRUTH ABOUT SALVATION!
Introduction – Salvation Happened in Berea A recent survey (Barna Research article of December 13, 2023, entitled "3 Things to Consider During Spiritual Conversations with Non-Christians") shows that 29% of spiritually open non-Christians believe that the Bible is...
The Fields are White for Harvest Still Today (2023-2024) – Recent Data from Barna
I. Introduction On December 13, 2023, the Barna research organization published an article entitled “3 Things to Consider During Spiritual Conversations with Non-Christians.” The link is here: 3 Things to Consider During Spiritual Conversations with...
I “desire earnestly” to Prophesy: 1 Corinthians 14:1, 39a
I. Introduction and Summary In his book entitled A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles, ((2021) Zondervan Reflective, Grand Rapids, MI) Dr. J. P. Moreland identifies prophesy as one of the ways God speaks to a believer, i.e., the believer hears the supernatural...
The Holy Spirit Will Guide Me into “All the Truth”: John 16:13
1. As Easy to Overlook Detail On pages 96-98 of his book Flying Closer to the Flame, Chuck Swindoll points out an important, but easy to overlook, detail about John 16:13 (NASB95) [emphasis added]: 13 “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you...
The Holy Spirit: A Christian’s Best Teacher of Biblical Truth
Dr. Charles Stanley posted (March 10, 2018) a devotional entitled “The Holy Spirit: Our Teacher.” The link is: Daily Devotions In Touch Ministries March 10, 2018 – The Holy Spirit: Our Teacher – Daily Inspirational devotionals (247devotionals.com). His...
Governmental Anti-Christian Mandates are on the Horizon: The Importance of Church Leadership Understanding Romans 13:1-7 in the 21st Century Context
The polls appear to offer President Biden little chance for reelection to a second term. But, wait, there is hope on the horizon and comes from China – another China virus!! The articles below appear to offer hope that he can campaign from his basement and...
REPENT OR PERISH!
1. Introduction Below is the substance of a tract I recently wrote. I honestly believe that the Israel-Hamas war should cause any believer to at least consider the possibility that end the is near. This tract is self-explanatory. I hope you...
Exegesis with Spirituality
1. Introduction Chapter 1 of Dr. Gordon Fee’s book Listening to the Spirit in the Text (Regent College Publishing, Vancouver, Canada (2000)) is entitled “Exegesis and Spirituality: Completing the Circle.” This post discusses some of my current takeaways...
Supplement to Expanding on the Application Step for Bible Study
1. Introduction On October 31, 2023, I posted an article entitled “Expanding on the Application Step for Bible Study” [link: EXPANDING ON THE APPLICATION STEP FOR BIBLE STUDY | Steve Belsheim. Recently, I came across a very interesting book entitled “A Visual...