The Scriptures tell us that we must abide in the teachings of Christ, and hold firmly to the doctrine… so that we can encourage others, and also refute those who oppose it. This means that we should continuously study our bibles, seek to understand the full message that has been given to us, and keep ourselves fresh in the Word.

What I take away from this is that water baptism is not just a ritual or a ’show’ but that it is a renewal, and that you must be prepared to repent from worldly ways and change your behavior. The people didnt entirely understand, so John the Baptist explained to them what was expected…

Before I began this recent study of the new testament, I recall reading those same scriptures and thinking that Jesus was referring to his second coming and the judgement when Christ returns. In fact, many of those Scriptures are preached or taught in that context! However, careful study will tell us what the kingdom of God really is…

Paul urges believers not to form binding relationships with nonbelievers, because this might weaken their Christian commitment or standards. It would be a mismatch. This is where the term unequally yoked came from in regards to marriage. This is sound advice to Christians who are considering marriage - But what about those people who are already married and find themselves unequally yoked?

Jesus instructs us to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last. In this teaching we learn that Christ is the vine and God is the gardener who cares for the branches to make them fruitful. The branches are all those who claim to be followers of Christ. The fruitful branches are true believers. But those who become unproductive will be separated from the vine.

I would urge everyone to pull out their Bibles when watching the world news and search for TRUTH and pray for knowledge and understanding. If we know more about what is going on around us, we know better what to pray for and what types of choices to make. God expects us to watch and be diligent.

If there were a Tree of McDonalds in the Garden of Eden, what instructions would God have given to Adam and Eve regarding this tree?

While it is widely taught that this is a command that was given to all believers, and that all Christians are responsible to carry out this Great Commission, I tend to be in disagreement. First, the term itself is not a biblical term. I am not sure where the term originated, but it is not found in Scripture…

There is no formal listing of these 7 sins (pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed, and sloth) in the bible, though it is said they are mentioned throughout. And interesting to note is that the word gluttony doesnt actually appear in the KJV Bible at all.

People who try to control love, or have control over love, do not experience the rewards of true love. It seems there is much evidence of this in our world today. Of people who ‘love in vain’, misrepresent love, or fool others with false love…