The Christian’s Motivation for Serving God

by Charlie Bing – Why do Christians serve God? Why should Christians live a godly life? At one time or another most believers have probably questioned their motives for service and godly living. The purpose of this study is to explore motivations for Christian service...

Does the Church Worship on the Sabbath Day?

by George Gunn – A key distinction between Israel and the Church involves Sabbath observance. Neglect in distinguishing between Israel and the Church has caused great confusion over the significance of the Sabbath. Traditional supersessionist thinking has caused many...

The Christian’s Motivation for Serving God

by Charlie Bing – Why do Christians serve God? Why should Christians live a godly life? At one time or another most believers have probably questioned their motives for service and godly living. The purpose of this study is to explore motivations for Christian service...

God’s Purpose for One Man’s Blindness

by Cory Marsh – An Exegetical Case Study in John 9 Concerning God’s use of Physical Handicaps   Introduction When it comes to theological interrogations, Jesus will not backed in a corner. This is true whether the questioners are antagonists (Matt 22:23-40), or...

Quick History of the Jewish Rulers During the New Testament Era

Jewish Rulers During the New Testament Era Herod the Great The Romans allowed natives of Palestine to rule under their authority. One of the most significant of these Jewish rulers was Herod the Great.[1] He was required to gain control of Palestine by force. With the...

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Evidencing Purity

Evidencing Purity

by Gary Gilley – As the author of Hebrews begins to wrap up his intensely doctrinal epistle, he makes it clear that doctrine has as its goal the changing of lives. It matters little how much theology you know; it matters little if you write doctrinal treatises on the...

The Date-Setting Problem

The Date-Setting Problem

by Tommy Ice – At least six passages (eight if parallel passages are included) specifically warn believers against date-setting. Yet down through church history there has been an amazing amount of date-setting. About every two years there is usually someone who makes...

God’s Righteousness and the Theology of Israel

God’s Righteousness and the Theology of Israel

by Arnold Fruchtenbaum – Rom 11:25-29 25 For I do not want you, brethren, to be uninformed of this mystery—so that you will not be wise in your own estimation—that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in; 26 and so all...

2 Thessalonians 2:13, A Rapture Passage?

2 Thessalonians 2:13, A Rapture Passage?

by George Gunn – Ἡμεῖς δὲ ὀφείλομεν εὐχαριστεῖν τῷ θεῷ πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοὶ ἠγαπημένοι ὑπὸ κυρίου, ὅτι εἵλατο ὑμᾶς ὁ θεὸς ἀπαρχὴν εἰς σωτηρίαν ἐν ἁγιασμῷ πνεύματος καὶ πίστει ἀληθείας, “But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers beloved by the Lord,...

Spiritual Warfare, Part 2

Spiritual Warfare, Part 2

by Gary Gilley – We quickly examined, in our last newsletter, the branch of the Spiritual Warfare Movement known by some as the "power encounter" branch. These are men such as Mark Bubeck and C. Fred Dickason who believe that we must forceably confront, bind, and...

What Am I Missing On Cessationism?

What Am I Missing On Cessationism?

by Henry Vosburgh – I grant that the opening query is one of rhetoric. Let me explain. Over the last few years, I have either read or heard men in ministry challenge the view of cessation – especially regarding sign gifts – due to a fear that is created from a range...

Are You Epistemologically Self-Conscious?

Are You Epistemologically Self-Conscious?

by Jason Lisle – Epistemology is the study of knowledge – how we know what we know.  When a person has a belief, it is reasonable to ask the person “how do you know this?”  The way in which a person responds to this kind of question will reveal his or her...

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