We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Showing posts with label Acts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Acts. Show all posts

Thursday, August 29, 2019

The Good - For Education and/or Edification

I’m looking for my life to settle down eventually so I can start writing articles again vs just sharing links to other articles.  Now, I do think it is important that these links are shared so more people can be educated not only on the bad stuff happening in the church, but also on the good teachings available for edification.

I’m still doing lots of medical tests and within the next two weeks I will be finished with tests and then wait for surgery to fix a torn tendon in my rotator cuff. So it seems as if we are not home much, which can be easily seen in the weeds over-taking the gardens!

Well, with all that intro, here is another collection of links to interesting articles. I hope you will find the articles to be worth the read.

Is the Gospel No Longer Enough for Black Christians?  “Social Justice” has no place in the Christian Church.

Thought-provoking political article — How socialism violates all Ten Commandments. Although I disagree about violating the law of the Sabbath, because Christians don’t have a Sabbath, and Sunday isn’t the Sabbath anyway.



Proper, correct church discipline!


What is a cult?  Signs to look for.

Is the Apocrypha Scripture? NO!  There are errors. There are other good reasons to reject it. Three early church “fathers” had things to say about it.

Psychiatry — told ya so!

“Sexual Orientation” is a psychological concept and not reality. Analogous to “alcoholism” instead of drunkenness.

Was Jesus tempted by homosexuality?  Of course not — but the LEFTISTS defending homosexuality wants you to think so.




Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Personal Bible Notes: Acts


Refer to my 9/25/18 post about the margin notes in my Bible, and why I decided to share them on this blog.

1:1-2: Jesus personally taught the apostles.
1:11: Jesus will not return secretly.
1:14: Jesus has real brothers.
1:21-22: Requirements for selection as apostles.

2:1: “Pentecost.” The day Moses received the 10 Commandments, 50 days after Passover (7 weeks).
2:11: Tongues are REAL languages, not esoteric angelic languages.
2:38-39: Reflects what comes before: repentance and faith in Christ.

5:12: Signs of the apostles.
5:32: Believers HAVE the Spirit.

8:27: eunuch:  Not permitted in the temple.
8:38-39: Went into the water, i.e. immersion is true baptism.

10:1-6: Notice there was no condemnation for him being a soldier.
10:15: compare with Mark 7:19.

14:3:  Signs authenticated the apostles.
14:17: Unbelievers have no excuse.

16: 4: Jerusalem leadership is authoritative.
16:30-31: Message is to all, accepted by faith, baptism followed salvation.

17: 27: God wants and allows all people to seek Him.
17: 30: God commands all to repent, contrary to Calvinism saying man is unable to do so. Command to means able.

20:29: Wolves will be in the assembly.