10 hours agoBe Perfect vs Leading a Compromised LifeChrist and the Apostles often spoke in absolutes. Because they had forsaken the world and followed Christ Jesus to the best of their ability, the Apostles and even top disciples today have received actual grace. It is through divine grace that disciples are able to view humanity and creation from…Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
4 days agoHuman but Not a Child of GodA popular new TV series called “The Chosen” appears to have reignited concerns by some about Christians being a select segment across all of humanity. …Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
May 29The Intercessor and Intercessory PrayerRelationships are difficult. Building a connection between a couple or between two friends is a process unique to each. It can be positive to share insights with other friends about what has worked or failed in fostering emotional intimacy. However, when judgement enters the sharing, it becomes negative. …Prayer6 min readPrayer6 min read
May 23Two Perspectives and Exegetical FallaciesA common refrain heard throughout Christian communities large and small is “The church is the body of Christ.” The scripture which is the primary basis for this statement follows: For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and…Bible6 min readBible6 min read
May 10You Are Already DeadTo drink the Living Water of Christ, a disciple must forsake the death caused by materialism. Books have held a great importance in civilizations until the most recent generations when the written word has been increasingly replaced by audio and visual media such as videos and gaming — even by…Death9 min readDeath9 min read
May 3Christ Calls for His Disciples to End WarIndividual Christian behaviors should naturally bring peace on earth. War is the result of poor behaviors including greed, selfishness, judgement, and justification of personal sin. Spiritually depraved political rulers and wealthy individuals use war for personal gain. The ruling families and their sycophants reap financial benefits as well as the…Christianity10 min readChristianity10 min read
Apr 17Like a ChildWhile developing a relationship with Christ, it is necessary to cast off adult ways of perceiving the world. Without making an effort to recognize the mysterious infinity of God, no disciple achieves a deeper relationship with Spirit than one might make with a distant celebrity, athlete or politician whom they…Christianity6 min readChristianity6 min read
Apr 15Read, Study, Live Your BibleThe “Information Age” is now. Information and resources both accurate and inaccurate have never been so widely available to so many. Countless hours spent researching topics at a library or performing original observational inquiries have been replaced by a few strokes on keyboard or a verbal question posed to an…Christianity5 min readChristianity5 min read
Jan 11Member-onlyRevelation 22In the final chapter of Revelation, Christ Jesus repeats God’s promise through the angel. Those souls who acted in the world with egotistical aims at any time shall be judged on the unlawful choices which were never repented. Purification is not automatic. Christ Jesus was executed on a cross because…Christianity2 min readChristianity2 min read
Jan 4Member-onlyRevelation 19, 20, 21Up until this point, Revelation has been primarily concerned with the disciple’s personal experience of developing and establishing an unbreakable relationship with God. With the grace of the Christ, a disciple progresses through gaining wisdom and insights into the false nature of the human experience which is commonly considered “reality”. …Christianity11 min readChristianity11 min read
