Non-dispensationalism is in the form of either Covenant or New Covenant Theology. As a proponent of NCT, I’ve taught, for many years, that Israel has its fulfillment in Christ and His Church. The New Testament fulfills the Old Testament. Therefore, the OT must be interpreted by the NT. We must allow the light of Read More …
Complementarianism is out of harmony with sonship (Galatians 4:4-7) – 4 But when the appropriate time had come, God sent out his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we may be adopted as sons with full rights. 6 And because Read More …
The Church is a Bride! When we discuss the many women of the Bible as it applies to our local assemblies and to the home, the discussion of this “female” is perhaps the most significant of all. The Church is called the “Bride, the wife of the Lamb” (Rev 21:9). In other words, the Read More …
Complementarianism is out of harmony with the Priesthood of Believers, as the light of the New Testament reveals: (1 Peter 2:4-5,9) – 4 So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, 5 you yourselves, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual Read More …
Scripture quoted by permission. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2018 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.” (Click here to read Part 1 – “Case for Egalitarianism”) Explaining the Controversial Passages As I previously indicated, regardless of how we interpret these controversial passages, Read More …
Scripture quoted by permission. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2018 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.” (Click here to read Part 2 – “Controversial Passages”) Complementarianism (AKA Patriarchy): The belief that women are not allowed to teach the Bible to men, or have Read More …
Dictionary.com: Asceticism: 1. the manner of life, practices, or principles of an ascetic. 2. the doctrine that a person can attain a high spiritual and moral state by practicing self-denial, self-mortification, and the like. 3. rigorous self-denial; extreme abstinence; austerity. Ascetic: 1. a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of Read More …
All things are possible with God, but He does not do all things that are possible. But He does do all things according to wisdom. I got into a discussion with someone who has plans for a ministry that is completely out of the realm of reality. I think very few Christians would Read More …
Introduction (Matthew 28:18-20) — 18 Then Jesus came up and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 28:20 teaching them to obey Read More …
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Introduction 1 Corinthians 14 is one of the most challenging chapters in the Bible. In some respects it’s a chapter of mystery. However, I believe we can come to some confident conclusions about it that will settle some important questions Read More …
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. This chapter provides further support for the transitory and transitional purpose of the miracle gifts. It’s in total harmony with what we’ve already learned. 1 Corinthians 13 (1 Cor 13:1) – 1 If I speak with the tongues of Read More …
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Please read the following as an important introduction to commentaries on 1 Corinthians 12-14: Gifts Series – Introduction – [Different Times, Different Ways] Gifts Series – [Foundational Truths] 1 Corinthians 12-14 is the most lengthy and detailed passage in Read More …
One of the most confusing and hotly debated subjects among Christians/churches today is in regard to the gifts of the Spirit, namely, the miracle gifts. In association, this would include dreams, visions and prophecies. Cessationists believe that the miracle gifts ceased with the completion of the New Testament and the full establishment of the Read More …
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Note: That God still works miracles today is not the issue. Of course He does. The subject of this study pertains to the gifts, specifically to all the miracle gifts and those who use them. Spiritual gifts passages: Romans 12:6-8; Read More …
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Note: As an introduction to this study, I recommend that you read the following article first: Awareness of the Times. Introduction There are Christians who see how God worked in someone’s life in the Bible – whether it be Read More …