How Does Christ Lead His Church and His Local Churches?

Christ leads his Church and his local churches through his Word.1 Biblical Passages to Consider: Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Timothy 3:2, 9; 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:2; Titus 1:9 This post will answer two questions: How does Christ lead his Church (Universal)? How does Christ lead his local churches, including our local church? How does Christ lead … Continue reading How Does Christ Lead His Church and His Local Churches? →

A Sympathetic and Strong High Priest

Hebrews 4:15–16 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help … Continue reading A Sympathetic and Strong High Priest →

Who Is the Head of the Universal Church and Our Local Church?

Bible Passages to Consider: Ephesians 1:22-23, 4:4, 4:15-16, 5:23; Colossians 1:18; Revelation 1:9-3:22 Note: I will use “Church” to refer to the Universal Church, which is made up of all believers in the Lord of all time. I will use “church” to refer to a local church. This is the common practice in doctrine and … Continue reading Who Is the Head of the Universal Church and Our Local Church? →

The Father Gives Good Things

Matthew 7:7–11 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or which one of you, if his son asks … Continue reading The Father Gives Good Things →

Opened Scriptures, Burning Hearts

They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” - Luke 24:32 When did their hearts burn? They had just seen the risen Lord Jesus. Did their hearts burn when they saw him? No, they were blinded … Continue reading Opened Scriptures, Burning Hearts →

Mere Eschatology

I want to begin by giving credit where credit is due. I first had the idea to teach a Sunday School class in 2024 titled "Mere Eschatology" after to listening to a class on eschatology1 taught by Dr. Sam Waldron through Reformed Baptist Seminary. I audited Dr. Waldron's class, and I highly recommend it. Even … Continue reading Mere Eschatology →

A VERY Brief Summary of Local Church Structure

1. Savior. Christ is the Head of the Church and is its Savior (Ephesians 5:23). As Savior, he saves a people for his own possession called saints (Matthew 1:21; Ephesians 1:1-2; Titus 2:11-14). 2. Saints. These saints are to live under Christ's Headship (Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 1:22-23). Each saint is part of the Church and … Continue reading A VERY Brief Summary of Local Church Structure →

Do All to the Glory of God

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." - 1 Corinthians 10:31 The context of this passage regards Christian liberty and eating food that has been sacrificed to idols. The biggest question when deciding what I may do with my Christian liberty is, “Can I best … Continue reading Do All to the Glory of God →

What My God Says

But Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak.” (2 Chronicles 18:13) This is a most excellent goal and standard. Micaiah was being pressured to lie to King Ahab to keep everyone happy. But he was resolved that he could not give the king a false prophecy to keep … Continue reading What My God Says →

The World’s “Love” vs. God’s Love

The last few years in our country have vividly illustrated the dangers of the “love” that the world wants. This is a “love” that has no objective standard but defines itself and acts according to any individual’s own ideas. This is why the “love” the world is preaching burns down buildings, destroys property, lives in … Continue reading The World’s “Love” vs. God’s Love →