Particular thoughts from a common Walk with Jesus
Discernment exhaustion is an experience reported by younger people as they try to make sense of things, striving to find truth from social media and other influencers, while without a basis to judge the validity of real truth (thus the exhaustion). Continue reading Discernment Exhaustion and Social Media Influencers
Peter’s testimonies of Jesus’ Divinity and being Messiah are each precious and confirming, but not to the same degree of rank. How does the Bible rank each of them with the others Continue reading 2 Peter 1.16-21 – The Ranked, Manifold Witness of our Lord Jesus Christ
How many Resurrections are ahead for Mankind? What are the First and Second Resurrections? How about the Harvest, the Gleanings and the Tares? God through the Scriptures explains this. Continue reading The Resurrections – Timeline with Scripture
There is an economy in God’s Kingdom that sits upon His perfect Order. This economy is of rewards – both positive and negative. 1Peter 5 is written to guide and encourage the Shepherds, reminding them of this economy Continue reading 1 Peter 5.1-11 – Addressing the Shepherds of God’s Flock
We remain on the cusp of His imminent next Act, without any further signs indicated prior to commencement.
Maranatha!
Continue reading Scripture and Prophecy – Understanding, Error, and Its Effect on the Church
If, in a full belief (faith) you’ve said (prayed) to God that you know you’ve disobeyed (sinned) against Him, and you’ve asked Jesus His Son Who died and came back from the dead to forgive you, the Bible says God has now adopted you into His family. Continue reading If you are new to a Saving faith in Jesus, this is written for you.
Our Men’s discipleship group meets weekly to discuss our current study of the Word. We’re considering Larkin’s and Benware’s thoughts on Prophetic Scripture and the Book of Revelation. Continue reading Berean Prophecy Study – Larkin & Benware
Jesus’ total domination and Authority given by Father would be settled. As He already demonstrated His being the perfect Prophet, and is now exercising the office of High Priest, we await His return as King of all Kings ushering in the end of the kingdoms of Man. Continue reading What Did Jesus Do Between His Death and Resurrection?
Revelation 7:9-10 I believe we can expect to see something of God’s overarching goals in Scripture. We’ve discussed before how the one thing He chooses not to violate, even as the Almighty over all things, is the sovereignty He allows Continue reading True Worshippers are not Created, but Cultivated
This Sunday 5/26/24 at 3rd to 5th grade Kid’s Sunday School, we discussed our Main Job – to obey Jesus unto a Saving faith in Him. I chose Scripture to discuss with the kids. Our discussions center around the Bibles Continue reading What is our Main Job?
We lack peace if we are afraid of the outcome under the Sovereign God – be it that we don’t know what to expect from Him, or are afraid of His response, or believe that He isn’t paying attention. Continue reading What is Worry?
God’s Holiness cannot be underestimated or underemphasized. This (RE)Cap installment will not be an attempt to consider God’s Holiness, but instead thoughts on why reconsidering His Holiness is imperative. Continue reading God is Holy
I realized that the contrary views of my whole life and my actions have been largely based upon (avoiding) the fears of discomfort – loss of provision, bruised pride, disrespect, harm. In response, I have looked to excel at the barriers to the things that cause those discomforts. The problem is, aside from being sinful, these preventative barriers are horrible taskmasters. Continue reading Fear and Fortitude
We see David lamenting to God in the Psalms and should ask “Is this how I should lament to God today under Christ?” Nobody escapes difficulties, so how should we address God about this? David’s is a good model, but with a big exception for Believers today. Continue reading Lamentation – New Terms For Us Under the Blood
Our lives and circumstances – what are they? To ourselves, to us as we focus on ourselves, we are quick to lose sight of what our lives and circumstances truly are. The truth is, in light of God’s view, everything we are – our lives and circumstances – are at best secondary. Continue reading Trials from God and the results He intends from us
God is not afraid of our questions. He is perfect, because He is God. The real question is about what He thinks of us and how He will deal with us according to it. Our job is to understand Him and respond. Asking these questions is good, if we want to really consider the Bible’s answers. Continue reading No One Will Be Argued Into Heaven
As with the consequences of a literal vs allegorical approach to prophetic Scripture arrives at very different conclusions, so too are Dispensations and Covenants a great rudder to the eschatological ship. Continue reading The Dispensations of God’s Covenants
Jesus clearly addresses the seven distinct Churches in Rev 2:1 – 3:22. Additionally, our study is considering a comparative and possibly prophetic parallel to the Church Ages as well. Continue reading An Overview of the Historic Seven Church Periods
Is the Bible you have today an exact copy of the original writings, or more so, is It true to the Spirit’s Intent? Perhaps a good answer is while not a flawless reproduction, it is by God’s Volition, sufficient towards Salvation and edification. Continue reading Is the Bible you have today true to the original writings, or to the Spirit’s Intent?
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, Continue reading 1 Peter 4:12-19 – Study Notes and Comments
1 Pet 3:8-22 Period of Grace – 1 Pet 3:8-9a Peter concludes his instructions to Believers, explaining life in this present time of Grace. This period we’re currently in following the Cross will continue until He retrieves (snatches up, 1 Continue reading Life Under Grace in Christ the Victor – 1 Pet 3:8-22
The reason I’ve always believed Dave cared so much is because he knew the Care Jesus has for him. Continue reading David R. Dick Eulogy
While studying Clarence Larkin’s illustration – The Messages to the Seven Churches Compared with Church History – I noticed a milestone referencing the Peace at Westphalia. Not sure I had ever heard of this before, I dug deeper to discover an amazing part of God’s governance over humanity and Christ over His Church. Continue reading When Jesus Freed His Church of the Pope: The Evolution of the Church (1450-1648) – Gutenberg’s Press, Luther’s 95 Theses, The Reformation, The Peace at Augsburg, The Thirty Years’ War, and The Peace of Westphalia
Following Luther’s 97 Theses on October 31, 1517 an unstoppable series of events would result in not only the Reformation, but also the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648), ending with Peace at Westphalia of October 1648. Continue reading The Thirty Years’ War and the Peace of Westphalia
Larkin’s summary outline of all passages of Revelation, from his book, The Book of Revelation: A Study of the Last Prophetic Book of Holy Scripture Continue reading Larkin Revelation Table of Contents
The download at the bottom of this post is one of Pastor Larkin’s illustrations explaining what each Prophet was shown, and the other is our current Excel lookup table placing the Scripture within a corresponding event column. Continue reading Clarence Larkin – The Perspective of Prophecy, with Notes
Downloadable links of all of Larkin’s extensive library of excellent illustrations. Continue reading Clarence Larkin Illustrations
Richard Hilgert Eulogy March 25, 2023 Lucy, Chris & (Adrienne), Alyssa & Phil, Kevin & (Claire), Gabriella & (Anton), RJ, Jensen, and Russel – We share your hope in our Lord and His comfort in your grief. Thank you for Continue reading Richard Hilgert Eulogy
The differences between a contract and a covenant are vitally important; See why. Continue reading Benware – A Comparison of Contracts and Covenants
The next time Jesus returns for the Church is a very different event than when He appears back to the people of Earth. Continue reading Benware – The Distinction Between the Events of the Rapture and the Second Coming
The download is an abbreviated selection of Benware’s Understanding End Times Prophesy: A Comprehensive Approach. It has been excerpted as a summary review for those who’ve studied the whole chapters. Continue reading Benware – Summarized Chapters, Interpreting Bible Prophecy
Benware’s summary of the next and imminent events we wait for. A table of relevant Scripture aligned with the timeline is included at the end. Continue reading Benware: An Overview of Future Events
If you knew her, you certainly experienced grace from Cheryl, that echo of God. If you think her huge displays of grace were wonderful, then consider the magnanimous Grace of God in His offer of forgiveness. All you need to do is ask. Continue reading Cheryl King Funeral
An summary excerpt from Dr. Paul Benware’s Understanding End Times Prophecy: A Comprehensive Approach VIEWS CONCERNING THE END TIMES CATEGORY ONE: Second Coming of Christ AMILLENNIALISM: Single event; no distinction between Rapture and Second Coming; introduces eternal state POSTMILLENNIALISM: Single Continue reading Benware: Views Concerning The End Times
Since controlling agreements are required to hold autonomous individuals with differing goals and mindsets, it can be supposed there is no reason for Covenants or Contracts within the Godhead. All three Persons are of the same perfect mind. Continue reading Understanding End Times Prophecy – Paul Benware Chapter Two, Part One – Contracts and Covenants
9/21/20 God is Good Psalm 27.13-14 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He Continue reading David Cranor, Graveside Funeral
Is our sin intended or unintended? I believe it depends on the circumstances. Continue reading Is Man’s sin intended or unintended?
Avarice is to withhold and keep such things as thou hast, without rightful need. (Chauncer) Continue reading Thoughts on Avarice
Forgiveness must come from that Someone greater than me, or else it is just one thief forgiving his peer. Continue reading On the topic of Atonement
Perhaps we could consider the Human Heart – in its current, ‘natural’ state – to be a locked up fortress. Only the occupant can unlock the door and open it from the inside. Continue reading The sinful Human Heart is a fortress
In a time of world-wide chaos, are we doing our best to understand God’s course, and learn to conduct ourselves as He commands, in concert and Faith? This is no time to be doubting or ignoring God; or mocking His prophets or trusting in chariots and horses. Continue reading Listen To Him!
The Human heart and the motives that proceed from it are powerful. In the Original, right way it was a force of Good that enjoyed the backing of the blessings and resources of God. Continue reading The Good and Beautiful Life, Chapter 7 – Love Your Enemies, Discussion Questions
We do not fear because we live in the now and we focus on what has to be done today to defeat this evil upon us and we have an Anchor. Continue reading Reside in the Now
So, Brother, a tale of two perspectives. Are you, ‘Bunker Boy,’ stocking your MRE or ‘Bunch of Baloney Boy,’ taking it easy?? Continue reading A Tale of Two Perspectives
In a world, gripped by fear, we need to step up and trust Him in trials and demonstrate that God does not relieve us of Challenges. Continue reading Honing My Faith
Matthew 5:37 – But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. Continue reading The Good and Beautiful Life, Chapter 6 – Lying, Discussion Questions
The absence of fear is not normal and simple contentment is not natural. Indeed, the Apostle Paul says that contentment is learned. (Philippians 4: 11) Continue reading Cover Her with Love
Anger is a difficult and potentially confusing topic for followers of Christ. It’s especially problematic because, handled incorrectly, we can be unknowingly committing sin. Anger is largely unavoidable, and in many cases it is right. Continue reading Thoughts in Considering Anger – Expanded
Our self-image, whether a bad one or wrong one, is in His hands and the enemy of self-image, satan, attacks our thoughts, polluting them with notions that deviate from God. The friend of our image, Union with Christ, restores and maintains the masterpiece. Continue reading A Marred Masterpiece
Anything other than what He has said of us to be is a sin against His declaration, and a disservice to us. It disserves us if we run beyond His declarations of our responsibilities and station, and if we lag behind His declarations in self-imposed spiritual poverty. Continue reading Posture Before God
A Christian or a Pastor who misrepresent God is in error, and the recipient will have to choose to judge whether the God they describe is fair or is unfair. If we simply accept any representation of the God we have not investigated ourselves, we’re likely to be missing out on the most important issue any of us will face. It is always better to judge God first hand, for ourselves. Continue reading Is God at Fault for Bad Behavior From His Church?
Of the difficulties facing society, social media has emerged as one of the main opiates of our vanity. Like anything else, it can be used rightly, but it’s wrong exercise breeds all degrees of sin. Continue reading Know Your Place
Anger is rightly expressed toward that which opposes God, to as far as we are responsible to judge. However, anger expressed outside of our responsibility, or outside of God’s expectations, is sin. Continue reading The Good and Beautiful Life, Chapter 4 – Thoughts in Considering Anger
Christ brought a New Covenant that requires us to die and be reborn in His Line. The only way we can be released of the Law as an Adamic descendant is to be spiritually removed from the original Covenant Continue reading Headwaters of the Generations
Worry is a difficult one, because the issues that lay seed to our worry are potent and numerous. The interesting thing about worry, though, is that it is always a concern for the impact of a future event. Continue reading The Good and Beautiful Life, Chapter 10 – Worry, Discussion Questions