And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the Lord, which he commanded them not.Lev. 10:1 Nadab and Abihu were priests. They thought offering incense would be a good thing to do. "God likes incense," they thought.Continue reading "Leviticus 10:1-3. I Will Be Sanctified"

But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all. And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God is truly among you.1 Cor. 14:24-25 He suddenly broke off fromContinue reading "Charles Spurgeon Prophesied"

Cessationism is a theological teaching held by some Christians today. Cessationists believe that some practices of the New Testament have ceased and are not to be practiced or experienced by Christians today. There are many examples of cessationist beliefs. Often these beliefs are held by Christians who never really think about them. Spiritual Gifts InContinue reading "Cessationist Fences"

The Bible is completely true. On whatever subject it speaks about, it is accurate. We don't need to wait for science or archeology to confirm the Bible, for we already know that whatever the Bible says is true. Many modern discoveries in archeology confirm the testimony of the Bible, and this is a further confirmationContinue reading "Archeology Proves the Bible"

This is the text of the speech that William Jennings Bryan, statesman from Nebraska, had prepared as his final argument in the "Scopes Monkey Trial," which pitted Evolution against Creation. "May it please the Court, and gentlemen of the jury: Demosthenes, the greatest of ancient orators, in his "oration on the crown," the most famousContinue reading "William Jennings Bryan Speaks Boldly Against Evolution"

When the day of Pentecost came, the believers were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. And they were allContinue reading "What is Speaking in Tongues?"

Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I have said you are “gods”’? If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came – and Scripture cannot be set aside – what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world?John 10:34-36 In this verse Jesus isContinue reading "We Are Not Little Gods. Psalm 82 and John 10:34-36"

By theologian, commentator, and author AW Pink: "Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen...for the CUSTOMS of the people are vain" (Jer. 10:1-3). Christmas is coming! Quite so: but what is "Christmas?" Does not the very term itself denote it's source - "Christ-mass." Thus it is of Roman origin, brought overContinue reading "AW Pink on Christmas"

"Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, "Come, make us gods [elohim] that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know whatContinue reading "The Israelites Thought Aaron’s Cow Represented Yahweh – the One True God"

My Declaration of Faithful Disobedience On the basis of the teachings of the Bible and the mission of the gospel, I respect the authorities God has established in China. For God deposes kings and raises up kings. This is why I submit to the historical and institutional arrangements of God in China. As a pastorContinue reading "Letter of Chinese House Church Leader Wang Yi Written Just Prior to His Arrest in China in 2018"

“To say that the Christians did this [shared their goods] only till the destruction of Jerusalem, is not true; for many did it long after...It was a natural fruit of that love wherewith each member of the community loved every other as his own soul. And if the whole Christian Church had continued in thisContinue reading "John Wesley on Sharing Everything"

And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM:Continue reading "Exodus 3:13-14 The Revelation of God’s Name"

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled. Heb. 12:14 Bitterness often arises because of difficulties in circumstances or relationships. When people hurt us or life seems unfair, bitterness is a common result. Bitterness produces frustration and anger.Continue reading "Hebrews 12:15 Root of Bitterness"

Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement (1 Pet. 3:6). Sarah is held up by God as a paragon of feminine virtue. Christian women are instructed to be like her, with one caveat: "don't be afraid with muchContinue reading "1 Peter 3 Sarah Laughed, Revealing Fear and Unbelief"

"We have no superstitious regard for times and seasons. Certainly we do not believe in the present ecclesiastical arrangement called Christmas. First, because we do not believe in any mass at all, but abhor it whether it be sung in Latin or in English. Secondly, because we find no Scriptural warrant whatever for observing anyContinue reading "Charles Spurgeon on Christmas"

“The right kind of evangelical order cannot be exhibited among all sorts of people, but those who are seriously determined to be Christians and confess the gospel with hand and mouth, must enroll themselves by name and meet apart, in one house, for prayer, for reading, to baptize, to take the Sacrament, and exercise otherContinue reading "Martin Luther’s Dream Church"

Biblical and historical evidence reveals that the early church did not worship God using musical instruments. Church Leaders (2nd century to 6th century) "The antagonism which the Fathers of the early Church displayed toward instruments has two outstanding characteristics: vehemence and uniformity." (McKinnon, James, The Temple, the Church Fathers and Early Western Chant, Routledge, 1998)Continue reading "The Early Church Never Used Musical Instruments – Quotes"

"Have you noticed how much praying for revival has been going on of late – and how little revival has resulted? I believe the problem is that we have been trying to substitute praying for obeying, and it simply will not work. To pray for revival while ignoring the plain precept laid down in ScriptureContinue reading "A.W. Tozer Quote on Revival"

Jesus healed a lot of people while he walked the earth. Sometimes entire towns were emptied of all their sick people when Jesus came to visit. Wherever Jesus went, it seemed that the sick often streamed to his doorstep and he healed them all. The Bible doesn’t talk about all of these healings or miracles.Continue reading "Luke 8:41-56 Hemmorhage and Resurrection"

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church prefers to be called Pope. Pope is not a name, it’s a title. His real name is Bergoglio. Jorge Bergoglio. Pope comes from the word Papa which means father.  So when we refer to Jorge as Pope, we’re actually calling him Father. Pope is a religious title whichContinue reading "Don’t Call Me Pope. I’m Jorge."

In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.” Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truths may enter in. In that day That day refers to the Day of the Lord, the finalContinue reading "Isaiah 26:1-2 – The Glorious City of God in the End Times"

Souls come to be on various ships in the great sea of humanity. On these ships they find a semblance of safety and security. They become attached to these ships, and these ships become like ‘home’ to them. Therefore they are generally loath to leave these ships and go to a new place. Most peopleContinue reading "A Boat Story – A Parable of the Modern Church System"

"There is a growing sense and conviction that a new thing on the Lord's part is a pressing necessity. There is a feeling that we have gone so far and have come to a place where it is at least difficult to go further without some fresh movement from the Lord's side. I think mostContinue reading "“A New Thing” – T. Austin-Sparks"