What Happens When a Believer Sins? — Part 2
The point of these two passages is that God is quick to forgive our sins, and when He forgives our sins, He doesn’t hold them over us (as we are Continue Reading
What Happens When a Believer Sins? — Part 1
“I will set out and go back to my father and say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be Continue Reading
God Is a Consuming Fire — Part 2
Recap of Part 1 God Makes the Rules “There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death” (Proverbs 14:12). God Continue Reading
God Is a Consuming Fire — Part 1
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our ‘God is a Continue Reading
What Does God Expect from Us? — Part 2
Forgiveness During the Sermon on the Mount recorded in Matthew 5-7, Jesus spends a few moments teaching about prayer and praying with the right attitude. Matthew inserts what is commonly Continue Reading
What Does God Expect of Us? — Part 1
When my younger daughter was small, she would ask questions that we came to call “Mel questions.” The question would seemingly be an easy one to answer, but we would Continue Reading
“Fasts, the Sabbath, Frustration” Isaiah 58:1-14
Introduction For those who grow up in the church or a religious setting, it doesn’t take long to learn the rites and teachings of the church. No, it may not Continue Reading
Will Pets Go to Heaven?
“God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God Continue Reading
What Exactly is Prophecy?
“The word of the Lord came to me: ‘Son of man, prophecy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Say to those who prophecy out of their own Continue Reading
Should We Take the Bible Literally?
There are many ways to look at the Bible. I’ve heard it said that some people believe that, unless the Bible specifically allows something, we shouldn’t do it. Other people Continue Reading