Month: October 2011

  • The Fisherman’s Warning (1)

    But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves.  2 Peter 2:1 NASB False prophets – Do we have false prophets among us?  Would you know one if…

  • A Case of Mistaken Identity

    “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law, until all is accomplished.”  Matthew 5:18 NASB All is accomplished – When do the words of Torah pass away?  When are God’s instructions for living no longer applicable to you?  According…

  • Salvation of Self

    “And this is eternal life, that they may know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent.”  John 17:3 NASB This – How do you define eternal life?  Before you quickly say something like “being saved,” or “having a right relationship with God,” or “knowing Jesus as my Savior and Lord,”…

  • The Heresy of Fear

     “Do not be afraid.  I am the first and the last, and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.”  Revelation 1:17-18 NASB Do not be afraid – “. . . the opposite of the believer was not the heretic…

  • Why?

    “Have I sinned?  What have I done to You, O Watcher of men?  Why have You set me as Your target, so that I am a burden to You?  And why do You not pardon my transgression . . .?”  Job 7:20-21  ISR What have I done – The tower fell.  Eighteen died.  Did they…

  • The Runaway

    Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.   2 Timothy 2:22  NASB Flee – When to run, when to stand and fight?  That’s a moral question most of us will face at one time or another.  Paul instructs Timothy that…

  • Who Loses?

    “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and will be given to a nation which produces its fruit.”  Matthew 21:43  (R. T. France) Nation – One of the key verses for those who believe that Israel has been supplanted by the Church is here at the end…