Does knowing God depend on revelation?
If you consider yourself an atheist with a sincere interest in truth, there are several things about being a disciple …
Category Archives: Teachings
Is the title Master a mark of Jesus the Messiah’s authority as a teacher?
Let us consider the word “master” (usually translated Lord). So here is a fundamental question: “What is the foundational reality …
Is eternal life a gift or something we earn by being a good person?
It is an important question to figure out. Is eternal life a gift or something we earn by being a …
Is the purpose of the church to share God’s glory?
God is doing a work in His people. It leads to glorification. Now that is amazing. Is this a promise …
Why we must show compassion to the bereaved?
We all suffer loss of a loved one or a friend. We will go to funeral homes, wakes, viewings, and …
What does Jesus the Messiah’s spiritual anointing from God mean to us?
“Christ” means “Messiah” or “anointed one”. As the Messiah, Jesus is the one who fulfils all old testament expectations. Is …
Do the Jewish people’s denial of Jesus the Messiah mean replacement by others?
God goes to the Jewish people first. He declares that the good news message be proclaimed to Jews first. Nothing …
How do we have certainty of the resurrection of Jesus?
I believe that Jesus, the anointed Messiah of God, was crucified in my place, to pay my penalty for missing …
What was idolatry in the Gentile world and what does idolatry mean today?
The definition of idolatry, according to Webster, is “the worship of idols or excessive devotion to, or reverence for some …
What does the scripture say about giving directly to the needy?
There is no doubt that poverty’s reach is both widespread and devastating. God’s people cannot be indifferent toward those in …
“I am the Light of the World” ~Jesus
“I am the Light of the world” (John 8:12) is the second of seven “I AM” declarations of Jesus, recorded …
Is atonement significant because of Jesus the Messiah’s death and shedding his blood?
The most common old covenant expression of the means of atonement was the sacrifice and offering up of the blood …
Is betrayal seen as a particularly wicked act?
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
Does hope reassure believers in their faith?
Hope is amazing but what is it really? In most instances in the New Testament, the word hope is the …
Is there such a thing as a Sabbath-rest?
How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as well. And good …
Does Jesus bring healing and wholeness into our lives?
Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick and the demon possessed. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is …
Does God show His goodness in keeping His promises?
God is good in that I can count on His word. God is faithful. God will keep His promises. God …
What does the Bible say about helping the poor and homeless?
Most disciples of Jesus believe we are to help the poor but how are we to make good judgments on …
Does Jesus have authority over sin?
I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin). I sin. I need forgiveness. I need a pardon. Jesus stands …
Is hypocrisy a tendency to judge others inappropriately?
I have to be careful. My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen, and I constantly …
Should evil and wickedness be tolerated?
God is holy. God does not tolerate evil and wickedness. What is my job when I encounter evil and wickedness? …
Does false teaching and doctrine cause division for disciples of Jesus?
I must be careful. It is easy to get confused and stumble around. I have been brought out of slavery …
Is meekness a necessary characteristic of a disciple of Jesus?
Jesus calls on me to be humble, gentle and meek. It is a requirement and not optional. Arrogance and all …
Do disciples continue Jesus the Messiah’s mission?
The mission of the church is to make disciples. Just before Jesus returned to heaven, He commissioned His disciples this …
Must a true prophet’s word will be fulfilled?
I must be careful. There are many who proclaim “thus says the Master”. How can I know if they are …
How was Jesus able to drive demons out at a distance? How does Jesus rebuke demons?
The Bible speaks of demons as real, actual beings. However, Scripture’s depiction of demons is very different from the popular …
What does Jesus think about capitalism?
Jesus wants me to focus on the country where Jesus is in charge. That is the Kingdom of God. The …
Can anger be sin?
My mission, given to me by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be my day. That should …
Why did the religious elites question Jesus on matters of the law?
The religious elites are constantly trying to trap Jesus. I have to be careful. Legalism is insidious. I can slip …
Is wealth and money security against God’s displeasure?
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
Can God’s character and purpose be discerned by human reason?
There are lots of things I can know about God. God created everything. I get that. But how did He …
Is government established to prevent anarchy?
When there is no government, there is complete anarchy. God has established government to place a check on lawlessness. It …
How do we show respect for God’s name?
I am to respect God. I am to show respect for His holy name. I should not take His name …
Is Heaven the place of ultimate healing?
We go through a lot as a part of our human existence. I get sick. Sickness follows me from birth …
Why did those who were healed by Jesus follow Him?
Jesus has healed me. What should I do? Just move on with life like it didn’t happen? Not at all. …
How do we show thankfulness for Jesus the Messiah?
I am so thankful to my Master Jesus, the Messiah. I want to shout. I sing about His greatness. I …
Can we magnify God through our praise?
I must give God a big shout out! God is beautiful. God is stunning. God is awesome! Now here is …
Should our plans be subject to God’s will?
Jesus is clear. In his manifesto (Matthew 5-7), Jesus tells us to pray like this: “Your will be done, on …
Does Jesus the Messiah purify believers?
I confess to God that I have missed His goal for my life (aka sin). That has me walking in …
Are God’s purposes always accomplished?
God is God. Nothing is impossible with God. His plan will be accomplished. I can count on it. I may …
35 Questions that Jesus Asks in the Good News According to John
It is stunning how masterfully our Master Jesus, the Messiah, uses questions (read more here) to teach vital spiritual truths. …
What does faithfulness look like in serving others?
I am to do good to all people. I must be faithful to God’s goal to love my neighbor. I …
Is purity of motive essential for acceptable worship of God?
I must have a pure heart. Jesus is clear on that. I can’t see God without a pure heart. Is …
Should we be amazed at God’s actions and His marvelous deeds?
I am constantly amazed and stunned at how good God is and beautiful His works are. He has done wonderful …
In His life on earth, was Jesus a friend to those who miss God’s goal for their life?
I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin or sinning). That is my natural state. Does this bother Jesus? …
Is Jesus opposed by family and friends?
Jesus encounters lots of opposition. There are a lot of Jesus-deniers out there. Am I one of them? Jesus the …
Are rulers God’s servants to do good and restrain evil?
God is clear. I must recognize that authority comes from God. This is a foundational principle. I am challenged by …
Is legalism contrary to the good news of Jesus?
I fall into the trap of thinking that if I just follow the rules, I will be seen as good …
Was Jesus the Messiah’s mission one of preaching and teaching?
I am a disciple of Jesus. That means I must learn from Jesus. Jesus was one a mission to preach …
Is the call to exercise forgiveness a principle of life?
My mission, given to me by God, is to love. In order to love, I need to learn how to …
Can we find in God and his word resources to overcome temptation?
God is good. God is good all the time. I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master …
Is the gift of the Spirit for all believers?
I have the power of the Holy Spirit in my life. It is a gift from Jesus. There is nothing …
Is faith strengthened through testing?
There is much to be said about faith. So … we start with God. God is the object of my …
It is “Resurrection Sunday”! He is risen!
Here we are. It is “Resurrection Sunday”. I’m celebrating the resurrection of Jesus not bunnies and chocolate candy. That’s just …
The lull of Holy Saturday — What was Jesus up to?
There is a break from the horror of Good Friday! Jesus is carrying out the plan of His Father. His …
Good news! It is Holy Friday. It is a stunning day to remember what Jesus accomplished for us.
Good Friday, also known as “Holy Friday,” is the Friday immediately preceding Resurrection Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day …
It is a great day of remembrance for Holy Thursday.
It is Holy Thursday. Spending time today reflecting on that day and evening before the Crucifixion of our Master Jesus, …
What is “Spy Wednesday”?
According to the traditional interpretation of the Bible, Holy Wednesday is the day on which Jesus was anointed with spikenard during a …
Holy Tuesday is a busy day
Holy Tuesday is a busy day. Many chapters of the Gospels are devoted to it.(Matthew 21:23—23:39; Mark 11:27—12:44; Luke 20:1—21:4). Here is …
Here we go — It’s Holy Monday
In the timeline of Passion week, it is a little unclear where to place the story of the Greeks seeking …
Is marriage a part of God’s plan for the human race from creation?
I am married. That is good news. It is a part of God’s plan for me. I have been able …
Do others affirm Jesus the Messiah is God’s Son?
Jesus is the very Son of God. Like all of us who follow Jesus, I must confess that. It is …
What are the Good Shepherd’s roles and routines?
I want to understand Jesus. I want to fully know Him. I can know more by understanding the roles and …
Does Jesus the Messiah bring glory to his Father?
Jesus brings glory to His Father. Jesus shows me how stunning and amazing God is. There is no one like …
What are examples of Jesus as a prophet who speaks with authority?
I must recognize that Jesus is the Messiah and the prophet of God. Jesus speaks to me with authority. The …
Why do atheists refuse to believe in God?
It isn’t that atheists, agnostics and unbelievers don’t know God exists. They do. There is plenty of evidence that they …
Can we have courage in our prayers?
Am I ready to be bold and have confidence when I approach Jesus in prayer? Jesus is my great high …
Why was Jesus the Messiah exalted on the cross?
I see Jesus. He is lifted up on the cross. It is not a pleasant thing to see. He is …
Can we experience a future ecstasy in response to God’s coming kingdom?
We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Is that for mystics and weirdo’s, I think? I …
As a slave, am I above my Master Jesus?
Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …
Is Jesus the Lamb worthy?
I must say with a loud voice, worthy is the lamb Jesus who was slain for me. I must sing …
What was the baptism by John all about? How does it differ from baptism today?
I came to Jesus and decided to follow Him at the age of 12. I was immediately baptized in water. …
How should we deal with those who deserve blame?
We all miss God’s goal for our lives. I certainly do. Sometimes that is obvious to other brothers and sisters …
Is God patient with the unrepentant?
I am so thankful that God is patient with me. God gives me every opportunity to radically change my mind …
If I continue missing God’s goal willfully, will I go to hell?
I need to be very careful. God loves me but God has expectations. What can I expect if I know …
How should we exercise patience in communicating the good news message of Jesus?
It is easy to get frustrated some days. I believe I am proclaiming the message of Jesus. Not everyone is …
Does Jesus get angry with petty legalism in religious observance?
I need to be careful. It is way too easy to fall into the religious rule and legalism trap. The …
Should we be surprised at the coming of the Holy Spirit?
Some days I am just flat out surprise at what God does through His Holy Spirit. I don’t see it …
Is gentleness a strength esteemed by God?
Gentleness is a strength. It is highly desirable, and Jesus shows us the way by His own gentleness. Jesus challenges …
What is the purity of God all about?
God is pure and holy. There is nothing about God that is false at all. There is no evil in …
Was Jesus the Messiah’s obedience necessary for God’s salvation plan?
I have a lot to learn about obedience. I have a great teacher in Jesus the Messiah. As a disciple, …
How does the salvation of the sinner (those who miss God’s goal) occur?
I am always looking for trustworthy statements. They get my attention. I have missed God’s goal for my life (aka …
What does the bible say about the end times (aka eschatology)?
Theology around “the end times” can be confusing. The Bible has a lot to say about the end times. Nearly …
Why are Christians described as believers?
I am a person who believes in God and the work of His Son Jesus. We are a people of …
Is it by God’s mercy that we can persevere?
I have received the very mercy of God. Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature …
Do our hearts desire holiness?
I want to have a pure heart. If my heart is pure, I will see God. I want a heart …
Have divine preparations been made for believers in heaven?
According to Jesus, heaven is a real place. It is not a product of religious imagination or the result of …
Does God reward faithfulness?
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people. It is seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects …
Is Jesus the Messiah’s kingdom a heavenly kingdom? Is it of this world?
Jesus is King. I have to confess my loyalty to King Jesus. This is the main thing about the main …
Do fools lack knowledge of God? Am I too absorbed in an evil culture?
God has a plan for my life. I need to focus on what that plan is and doing it. Anything …
How could John, an uneducated fisherman, have written such a literate and theologically rich gospel account?
This is an excellent question. How could John, an uneducated fisherman, have written such a literate and theologically rich gospel …
Why is Jesus the Messiah called Savior?
God’s work of salvation is accomplished supremely through the cross and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. Because of Jesus, I …
Does Jesus show His Preeminence by His exaltation to the Father’s right hand?
Here are things I believe and know to be true. Jesus is the Son of God He came to earth …
Can we have self-control in response to persecution?
When I was a young man, we used the phrase “just suck it up”. We used it a lot. We …
How do we show love for God?
Is love optional? Yes, I get to decide whether to love or not. So do you. We all do. I …
Does church discipline vindicate publicly God’s honor and holiness?
The assembly of disciples (aka church) is not a fellowship of perfect people. We are a fellowship of the forgiven …
Why should we respect our parents?
I have a job. It is to be obedient to my parents. There was a point in time where that …
Do God’s children have a sure inheritance?
Now here is some very good news. I am a child of God. All of us who follow Jesus are …
What does Jesus teach about humility?
When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …
What is the point in being kind?
God’s goal for me is to be kind, thoughtful and caring. I am to love. That is the main thing …
