Last Sunday, as we were looking into Revelation and Gods hand upon the nation of Israel, we had a question about why God is so protective of Israel despite their rejection of Jesus as the Messiah. We discussed how He loves His own even in waywardness, just as we still love our adult children even in there waywardness. The thought hit me today, that His love for Israel, despite their rejection of Christ, ought to … Continue reading →
In John 21:15-17 we read where Jesus asked Peter do you “agapa” me? Peter responded by using a lesser word for “love.” Jesus used the word meaning “unconditionally” while Peter used the word meaning “brotherly.” After the same a second time, Jesus came back a third time and asked Peter if he loved Him but this time Jesus used the same lesser word for love that Peter was using. Sometimes God does come down to … Continue reading →
Let me begin by saying, I don’t believe the seventh-day Sabbath has been terminated, only in the sense that Jesus came to fulfill it (Matthew 5:21-22) and all the laws, and I don’t believe the keeping of the seventh-day Sabbath is an intended practice for those who claim the righteousness of Christ through faith for their salvation. I believe the Sabbath in the Old Testament is pointing toward the Messiah in the New Testament in whom … Continue reading →
Revelation 11:2 left us with a question about the use of the word “gentiles” or “nations” depending on the translation. The word used is the same one that we get our English word “ethnic” from. Here is some thoughts on that for us to consider… The Nelson Study Bible notes (NKJV Nelson Bible Publishers) mention that the word used can mean either “A people; or a nation other than Israel.” It also pointed out the same word … Continue reading →
Here are some things to consider on unclean meats, as it came up in our discussion today. One awesome thing about our fellowship is our desire to provide an environment that points to the grace of Christ, His holy word, and allow each of us to grow in convictions according to the work of the Holy Spirit without the pressure of any kind of denominational requirements and doctrinal arguments. The Christian life is one of living by … Continue reading →
