I have found it interesting that a large group will overlook the time statements of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. We noted in the previous blog that the things John writes are of things that must shortly come to pass (v. 1) and the content of the words of the prophecy are near to being…
The Revelation of Jesus Christ opens with these words, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John”(KJV). This book is considered by many to be mysterious and full…
When engaging with fellow believers, it’s vital that our encouragement comes from a place of true understanding and discernment. Compassion and empathy are crucial, but they shouldn’t inadvertently endorse detrimental behaviors. For instance, when a child struggles to meet their parent’s expectations, the solution isn’t to encourage them to dismiss or be patient with their…
One of the many responsibilities that unfold naturally is the counsel and warning given by the older toward the younger. Titus 2 comes to mind as a critical text of New Testament teaching wherein both older men and women are given the respect of having greater years and experience and teach the younger. Here’s the…
It has been an interesting journey to watch the responses of church members whenever there is the slightest hint of the need to repent or modify our conclusions. Most are kind about it, offering a word of thanks for their concern and advice, but usually dismiss it as being a negative thing that will tear…
Some have a hard time imagining the fellowship of saints with the church and local church membership. If we can ever make the switch in our minds and implement those changes, it is not that hard. It would mirror the same fellowship that existed in the first century. First, we must recognize the difference that…
This site has many articles that you can search on this topic, already. Still, some have a hard time with what the “called-out” is. So, I will produce another to clarify some more. The called-out represents the class of people known as the “saints” (“set apart for God’s exclusive purpose). When those people are classified…
For several years, I have been meeting with a few saints (biblical term for the called-out) to remember Christ and study from his last will and testament. We have no ties to a local church organization as we believe it is a creation of man that began after the old Judaic system ended, promoted by…
Many different situations may influence the conclusions that we reach, but we will note a few of them in this blog to create an awareness of such outside influences that encourage us to reject any objectivity toward the truth. Of course, most of us claim that we want the truth. Even more of us would…
Matthew 13:24-30 is a warning to the first-century Christians from Jesus that the Devil plants false brethren. Verse 24 begins, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.” When the weeds…