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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Terrifying Thing
“A Terrifying Thing” Falling into the Hands of the Living God (46 pages, large print) Introduction This message deals with the following topics: The Discipline of the Lord, The Judgment of God, His Judgment on His Household, His Judgment on Individual Believers, as well as “Suffering in the Flesh”, “Ceasing from Sin”, “Self-Discipline”, “Pursuing Holiness”, […]
Concerning Gathering
(83 pages) Introduction This book approaches the subject of “Gathering” – NOT on how we gather, or where and when we gather, but WHY we gather. The goal is to give some insight into the nature of our collective life in the New Covenant. The “collective life” I’m referring to is worship – a lifestyle […]
Christ is Prerequisite for Church
(61 pages) Introduction Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church. We cannot discern the Body until we first discern the Head. We cannot understand the mystery of the Church until we understand the mystery of Christ. Jesus is building His Church through revelation of Himself. As we pursue the revelation of Christ, He […]