“He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity (but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?),” 1 Timothy 3:4-5 Paul’s clear teaching here is this: the demonstration of a man’sContinue reading “The Devastation of the Patriarchal Movement-pt.4”
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The Devastation of the Patriarchal Movement-part 3
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing;Continue reading “The Devastation of the Patriarchal Movement-part 3”
The Devastation of the Patriarchal Movement-part 2
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 5:8 I wrote yesterday’s post trying to lay down 5 truths that need to be understood in order to combat Patriarchal Theology. It is man’s depravedContinue reading “The Devastation of the Patriarchal Movement-part 2”
The Devastation of the Patriarchal Movement
Over the years, I have come into contact with many who are part of the Patriarchal Movement. The Patriarchal Movement is a movement meant to restore some level of sanity to the home by means of restoring the authority and leadership of a father to the home. A general summary is found here. The shortContinue reading “The Devastation of the Patriarchal Movement”
Jesus Christ Comforts His Own.
“When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. And He placed His right hand on me, saying, “Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death andContinue reading “Jesus Christ Comforts His Own.”
Pastoral Duty In The End Times
The pastor’s work is a not a job. A job is a vocation that pays you to perform. I know many pastors who are dirt poor and still work tirelessly. Unfortunately, I know many pastors who are far wealthier than they deserve and work very little comparatively. However, the point is that a shepherd ofContinue reading “Pastoral Duty In The End Times”
They Shut You Out
Paul’s writing to the Galatian church, or churches, is a substantial piece of rhetoric that is almost unmatched, except by the letter to the Romans. The argument against keeping Mosaic Law and for submitting to the grace of God is magnificent and foundational. This particular letter has in it the most condensed and substantial teachingContinue reading “They Shut You Out”
The Kingdom of God Belongs To The Poor
How hard it is for the rich to enter heaven!
Why Did Jesus Reference The Ten Commandments To The Rich Young Ruler?
While studying for Sunday’s message in Luke 18:18-27, I was researching v. 20 and came to, what I believe to be, a startling understanding. It has to do with the reason why Jesus quoted a portion of the OT Decalogue, the Ten Commandments. He quoted, in scrambled order, the last half of the Decalogue involvingContinue reading “Why Did Jesus Reference The Ten Commandments To The Rich Young Ruler?”
The Godly Man
A Short Consideration of What A Godly Man Is.
Sketches of Scripture 