When a believer exposes false teaching, even in a biblically loving way, that person might still be considered unloving, hateful, or arrogant. Such an opinion is sometimes linked to the erroneous belief that exposing unbiblical teaching fosters disunity in theRead more…
Refuting False Teaching . . . for God’s Glory & Our Protection
When you deal with those who teach falsely, your goals must be to glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31), to win back the person(s) teaching falsely (2 Timothy 2:24; James 5:19-20), and to protect and preserve the unity of the BodyRead more…
False Teaching in the Church and How to Oppose It
False teaching has bombarded the Church for almost 2,000 years. In recent decades, this deception has come in like a tidal wave. The present and long-term effects on the Body of Christ are profound. Millions of professing believers, often withoutRead more…
Rejecting Popular Untruths – Forgiving Yourself and Forgetting Your Sins
Two of the most popular, unscriptural concepts accepted by many believers are the need to “forgive yourself” and the importance of “forgetting your sins.” Many Christian leaders continue to propagate these unbiblical ideas, and best-selling books have spread these untruthsRead more…
The Two Greatest Priorities of Life
Two greatest priorities = two greatest commandments. There is no third great priority or third command to “love self.” Our natural love of self does not need to be commanded or increased. In fact, our love of self is aRead more…
Truth – The Measure of Life and Relationships
Biblical Truth measures all aspects of life and relationships. Basic to this evaluation is an accurate definition of truth that is applicable to every culture. Ultimate Truth has its source in God the Father, Son, and Spirit and is explainedRead more…
Truth – The Measure of Life and Relationships
Biblical Truth measures all aspects of life and relationships. Basic to this evaluation is an accurate definition of truth that is applicable to every in every culture. Ultimate truth has its source in God the Father, Son, and Spirit andRead more…
Telling the Truth is Naturally Impossible
Definitions of truth are all over the map, literally. Truth is distorted accordingly. Truth evaluation depends on a biblically based definition that is applicable to every aspect of life. Those who speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing butRead more…
Telling the Truth is Naturally Impossible
Definitions of truth are all over the map, literally. Truth is distorted accordingly. Truth evaluation depends on a biblically based definition that is applicable to every aspect of life. Those who speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing butRead more…
Being Rich Toward God: Biblical Overview of Giving
The impetus for giving is Christ’s love to us. With God’s glory in mind, there is no room for the “prosperity gospel” that focuses on “giving to get” for ourselves instead of giving to glorify God in order to advanceRead more…