I’ve been studying Nehemiah recently and just finished chapter 8. Chapter 8 is a fairly detailed account of how Ezra taught from the Book of the Law of Moses. This is only time I can recall in the Old Testament, where there is a willing people that came to their leaders and asked to be …
The Holy Spirit – Part 1
I think one of the most neglected studies in the church is the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. How important is this rich body of teaching to the church today? The Importance of the Holy Spirit for the Church The Holy Spirit was so critical to the early church that the Lord Himself gave orders …
Understanding the End Times from the Bible
In my recent lengthy search for a church, I had a few boxes to tick as “must have” before I would consider joining. One box was solid teaching about the end times from a premillennialism perspective. I did not find a single church that met this criteria. Some churches had premillennialism encoded in their statement …
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Expository or Topical Teaching?
I’ve been to churches that are almost dogmatic about expository teaching. Usually such churches are not a fan of topical teaching because, according to the logic, teaching on various topics in the Bible avoids dealing with other passages of scripture that would not be encountered in a more systematic expository approach. Usually, the promise is …
Critiques of Hank Giesecke Article
I ran across a great article by Hank Giesecke at the following location: Harbingers Article. The article was good at reviewing the history of our nation and the current pathetic status of our culture and the silence of the church on the great moral and spiritual issues of our day. However, his recommendations to “have …