“The things that are impossible with people are possible with God” (Luke 18:27, NASB).Can people change? Will my life always be as it always has been? A rich man once asked Jesus, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 18:18) The Lord answered the question in accordance to His Jewish heritage, He reminded … Continue reading All Things Possible
The Vineyard War
Jesus’ parables have a shrewdness, which made them highly effective in communicating extremely controversial messages. The parable of the landowner facing off against wicked tenants is a prime example. It is unmistakably a powerful condemnation to a sinful religious establishment in the spirit of the ancient prophets. The Lord tells the following story:There was a … Continue reading The Vineyard War
Two Sons, One Salvation
Self-righteousness has a way of making a person blind to the truth of their own circumstances. The self-righteous are unable to see they have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. The religious establishment of Jesus’ day suffered from this spiritual blindness. They could easily see the faults of the tax collectors and … Continue reading Two Sons, One Salvation
Spotting a Cult
“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints” (Jude 3 NASB).Cult. The word is certainly used in a wide variety of ways. Some … Continue reading Spotting a Cult
Neither Add nor Take Away…
The other day someone asked about Deuteronomy 29:32, which goes: “Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it.”The person was in a bit of a tizzy because when he went to consult a Hebrew text—presumably a Jewish translation of the Old Testament—he came … Continue reading Neither Add nor Take Away…
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