How can we abstain from all appearance of evil without the bondage of legalism?

This passage is a beautiful provision for the church, not a legalistic bondage of rules and regulations about appearance.

Does “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV) really mean the Christian is required to avoid anything that even appears to be some kind of evil? Does this apply even if it is really actually good? Who decides what appears to be evil? Who decides what is a form of evil? Who decides the penalty? Who makes Continue reading How can we abstain from all appearance of evil without the bondage of legalism?

Have you hardened your heart against God like Pharaoh?

Don't be like Pharaoh who chose to deny God, so God hardened his heart to bear the plagues until the destruction was complete

If you have hardened your heart to deny God, and you recognize your life is on a path headed to destruction, you can choose to change your direction. You can choose to believe God and accept his free gift of salvation. He has never failed to answer that prayer. He will soften your heart and transform your life. What is Continue reading Have you hardened your heart against God like Pharaoh?

Why isn’t there a wikibible

It seems like we live in a wikiworld. Everything is defined by popular opinion these days. Historical statues are being torn down. Historical documents are being burned and shredded. News is being censored. Social media posts are being hidden. Celebrities are being canceled. Dictionaries are being rewritten. So, why isn’t there a wikibible? Jehoikam’s ancient wikibible King Jehoikam’s  used his Continue reading Why isn’t there a wikibible

Biblical signs and wonders confirm God’s word

As an older Christian, minister, pastor, counselor, servant of Jesus Christ, and life-long Bible student, I have heard and seen many signs and wonders in my life. Some confirmed the word of God (Mark 16:20) but others were cleverly devised fables (2 Peter 1:16). Therefore, we need to study the Bible to understand the purpose and meaning of the signs, Continue reading Biblical signs and wonders confirm God’s word

Learning from the parable of the sower and the seed

Jesus spoke the parable of the sower and the seed to hide the truth and to reveal it Your response to this parable of the sower and the seed is a testament to your spiritual condition. It’s like looking at yourself in a mirror and either seeing the truth about yourself or pretending what you want to see. It’s like Continue reading Learning from the parable of the sower and the seed