Is it True that One Cannot be Biblical and Relevant at the Same Time?

In a recent issue of his “Ministry Toolbox,” Rick Warren made a shocking indictment against the Word of Almighty God!  Warren states:  “It’s easy to be biblical if you don’t care about being relevant.  It’s easy to be relevant if you don’t care about being biblical.”  No, your eyes weren’t playing tricks; you did just […]

The Error of the Wicked (2 Peter 3:17)

Note From RaymondTheBrave:- This is one of the most important teachings that I can endorse with my whole heart without and reservations. God is not confused or stupid. Certain scriptures are for specific reason and purpose. We are not to pervert them for our own goals. The Bible is simple for those who will obey […]

Willful Sin Part VI by Frances Swaggart

I fully intended for last month’s article to be the last in this series entitled, “Willful Sin,” thinking that as people read about the blatant misinterpretations of Scripture being used in the church today, it would cause them to slow down and think. Surely, they would start listening more closely to what is being taught […]

What is the Moslem SUNNAH?

  The prophetic teachings outside the Qur’an are called the Sunnah, the Traditions. The base of Islam, as we have seen, is the Qur’an, and nothing is believed or commanded which is contrary to any revelation in the Holy Book. The Sunnah is the derived law of Islam which every Muslim is obliged to obey. […]

Divorce and Remarriage – A Godly Stance

  INTRODUCTION This handout isn’t comprehensive—meaning, I’m not trying to cover every point that could be made; I’m just addressing the three or four basics. Our desire is to write some position papers to place on our website that will be more specific to more unique situations. Earlier today we were talking about the need to have […]

Applying the Scriptures to Our Lives Today

In previous sessions we have discussed the steps for properly interpreting language, as well as for bridging the time gap, the distance gap, and the culture gap. In the last session we discussed special topics in the interpretation of figures of speech and prophecy. This final session will focus on how to handle Bible difficulties, […]

The Importance of Context in Understanding Bible Language

  What Does the Context Include? It is important to understand what is meant by “context” when using it to interpret a passage of Scripture. The context of a passage includes all of the following things: 1. The verses immediately before and after the passage. 2. The paragraph and book in which the passage appears. […]

The Danger Of Traditions Mark 7:1-13

  “THE GOSPEL OF MARK” INTRODUCTION 1. As Jesus went about teaching, He often ran afoul of religious leaders  over keeping traditions… a. E.g., plucking heads of grain on the Sabbath – Mk 2:23-28 b. E.g., eating with unwashed hands – Mk 7:1-13   2. In Mk 7:1-13, Jesus describes the danger of traditions at […]

INSPIRATION OF THE BIBLE

I. Why teach on the inspiration of the Bible first?   II. What defines Christianity? The Church? The Pope? What did the Reformers mean by Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone)?   III. What do we know about Jesus outside of the Bible? (Almost nothing of significance.   1) Can we be conformed into His image without […]

The Danger Of Traditions

“THE GOSPEL OF MARK” - (7:1-13) INTRODUCTION 1. As Jesus went about teaching, He often ran afoul of religious leaders over keeping traditions… a. E.g., plucking heads of grain on the Sabbath – Mk 2:23-28 b. E.g., eating with unwashed hands – Mk 7:1-13 2. In Mk 7:1-13, Jesus describes the danger of traditions at length… […]