Bible | a New Testament church

September 22, 2024October 21, 2024

Following God’s Blueprint for the New Testament Church

Blueprints and patterns are exceptionally important. Indeed, contractors, tailors, cabinet makers, and people in other design-based vocations rely upon them daily. It provides a plan to follow in the building and asssembling process to minimize errors and ensure uniformity in production. Whether it be houses, dresses, furniture, cars, muffins, etc., if the same pattern is followed, then the final product will have brand consistency. This concept is also seen in the New Testament Church.

February 25, 2024October 22, 2024

True Faith: More Than Just Believing in Jesus

Is believing in Jesus enough? Or is there more? Hear the words of Jesus:

…if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did nto come to judge the world but to save the world. He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words has that which judges him – the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. (John 12:47-48)

February 18, 2024October 22, 2024

Breaking Free: The Power Of Truth Over Tradition

Truth - washing hands — via Alexander Letnitsky | Pixabay

The Lord came to reveal and call us to the truth. He said:

…if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to savve the world. He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words has that which judges him – the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. (John 12:47-48)

February 11, 2024October 22, 2024

The Cutting Edge Of Truth: Piercing Hearts With God’s Word

God’s word is of exceptional value and benefit to the child of God. The Scripture says:

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)

February 4, 2024October 22, 2024

Are You Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth?

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)

January 28, 2024October 22, 2024

No Private Interpretation: How This Prophecy Thing Works

…knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:20-21)

January 21, 2024September 23, 2024

The Bible: A God-Breathed Message of Hope for Humanity

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

January 14, 2024October 21, 2024

Understanding The Two Distinct Covenants In The Bible

Consider some details about the two major covenants found in the Bible – the Old Testament and the New Testament.

August 27, 2023October 6, 2024

A Vanity-Laden Supplication: The Arrogant Pharisee’s Prayer

– PARABLES OF JESUS –
The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector Prayers

It’s important for a speaker to know his audience. Of any speaker, we should expect that Jesus knew how to read an audience, and we see His ability to do so displayed several times in the gospels. To introduce the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Luke reveals that Jesus knew those who were listening to Him, and adapted His teaching to best serve their needs. Luke tells us that Jesus spoke to those whho trusted in their own righteousness and despised others.