Jesus’ powers of being able to perform miracles started spreading between the people so when Jesus arrived in Jewish territory, a huge crowd had formed (21). The large crowd shows how well the word had spread and how many people wanted to see Jesus and his miracles. One person in particular, Jairus, was in urgent … Read more
In a world of floral buttons ups, over the top socks and “side cut” hairstyles, how could anyone be expected to stand out? Society tells us to be our own person. Even as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints we are constantly taught that we are each INDIVIDUAL spirit children … Read more
In the same way, in chapters 5-10 in the epistle of Paul who wrote for the Jews and gentiles we identify that the Spirit was: “setting believers apart, affirms adoption for believers, provides a balance to the law, and affirms adoption for believers” . The Spirit resurrected Jesus. In this book the apostle Paul is … Read more
The Gospel of Matthew was written anonymously. Early church elders believed that Matthew of the twelve disciples was the author, but the apparent dependence on the Gospel of Mark has caused modern day scholars to abandon that theory. This gospel represents a testimony to Peter. It is believed to have been written between AD 50 … Read more
The Implications of the Imprecatory Psalms: Praying the Imprecatory Prayers. War is imminent, facing the enemy of one-hundred thousand screaming warriors who is geared up and mocking the God of Abraham, the one true God. In the midst of war while bending to one knee on the battlefield, the godly soldiers shouting imprecations that God … Read more
The prophecy of Daniel chapter 9:24-27 outlines Israel’s history and future. In this prophecy, God declares 70 weeks of punishment on the nation of Israel for disobeying the commandments of the Mosaic Law. The first 69 weeks have been fulfilled. The last seven years are synonymous with the tribulation period and are yet future. Alva … Read more
What is wrong with calling Christianity a religion? Throughout my study on Galatians chapter 3 this past semester, this question has been answered repeatedly. By referring to Christianity as a religion, we imply that Christianity is associated with religious works. In Galatians, however, Paul tells us that the Spirit and the law–religious works-are enemies. The … Read more
The true spiritually minded believer is a very rare thing in our world today. Many believers profess to be spiritual, yet their actions express differently. One of the primary reasons why we have so many divisions in Christianity over doctrines is because of the carnal mind. The truth of God is only perceived and understood … Read more
Love Does is a book written about the whimsical and enthralling life of Bob Goff and his discovery of a secretly incredible life in an ordinary world. His life is very different than the everyday christian because he follows what God wants rather than the world, no matter his opinion. He changes the idea of … Read more