From Children to a Mature Man
From Children to a Mature Man (14 pages, about a 15-minute read) Introduction The impetus for writing this brief article comes from observing the increasing deception in the midst of professing Christianity. As I reflected on this, the Holy Spirit once again drew my attention to a particular passage which Paul wrote to the Ephesians. […]
Concerning Tongues
Concerning Tongues (12 pages, large print, approximately an 18-minute read) Introduction This particular piece is an informal (and non-conclusive) exposition of 1 Corinthians 14. It was given in response to someone’s inquiry about “tongues”. So, this piece touches mainly on the issue of “tongues”, but also contains some brief (non -conclusive) comments on other issues […]
The Church (Ekklesia) in the wilderness
“The Church (Ekklesia)in the wilderness” (7 pages, approximately a 5-minute read) Introduction More and more of those who are searching for “the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:3) with regards to corporate fellowship are finding themselves in a wilderness (Acts 7:38). They are actually being “led by the Spirit into the wilderness”. (Matthew […]
Christ Our Life & Pattern
Christ Our Life & Pattern (5 pages, approximately a 5-minute read) Introduction To discern the mystery of Christ fully, we must have revelation of Him as the New Covenant Pattern, because the New Covenant is all about the life of Christ in us. This is the subject matter of this article. Categories: Revelation of Christ, […]
Walking with Sorrow – A Theology of Suffering
Walking with Sorrow – A Theology of Suffering (32 pages, large print) Introduction Sorrow is inescapable. And the following questions found in the hearts and minds of all human beings are equally inescapable: Why is there suffering and sorrow? Why does God allow it? Why do “good” people suffer? The Scriptures offer rational answers to […]
Seeing Jesus in the Letter to the Hebrews
Seeing Jesus in the Letter to the Hebrews (17 pages, large print, approximately a 23-minute read) Introduction This is an expository study of the Letter to the Hebrews.[1] However, it does not cover every verse in the letter, but rather, it goes deeply into key verses, focusing on the goal of SEEING JESUS. (John 12:21) […]
Forsaking All to Follow Jesus
Forsaking All to Follow Jesus (71 pages, large print) Introduction What Does a God-Centered Life Look Like? In this message, we look at what “forsaking” means, what “all” means, and what “following Jesus” means. The impetus for writing this article came from observing the spirit of Materialism in our current generation – even among God’s […]
Deconstruction, Deconversion, & Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit
Deconstruction, Deconversion, & Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (34 pages, large print) Introduction What is Postmodernism? What is Deconstruction? How do these relate to biblical faith? Can they result in the “blasphemy of the Holy Spirit” – “the sin that leads to death”? In 1 Corinthians 2:10-16, Paul explained that one must have the Holy […]
Called and Changed by Christ
Called & Changed by Christ (31 pages, large print) Introduction This book is a study of Conversion. The teaching addresses what it means to be “called” – the nature of the call, who are called, answering the call – as well as a look at the life-changing experiences with Jesus Christ in the lives of […]
Bride of Christ
The Bride of Christ (24 pages, large print) Introduction Paul the apostle explained that what he had written to the Ephesians about husbands and wives spiritually applied to Christ and the Church. Paul was comparing the marriage relationship to the relationship between Christ and the Church – the husband being Christ, and the Church being […]