Doctrine

  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 6

    E4 Giving F1 Definition G1 There are 3 Hebrews words that have the idea of giving. There is one in Greek δίδωμι, dı́dōmi. G2 Giving is an attitude best understood as the opposite of getting. Acts 20:35 CSB In every way I’ve shown you that it is necessary to help the weak by laboring…

  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 5

    E3 Forgiving F1 Definition G1 Definition: Definition: Forgiveness is the transferring of revenge to God who judges and sentences justly. The pain of experiencing the offense is still there. There is no such thing as forgive and forget. Regret from the offender is not enough; there must be remorse. Consider a quote from Dr. George Simon…

  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 4

    Doctrine B1 What it is C1 God’s character traits (attributes). These attributes are God’s glory. This is a glory of character and spirit. His glory is not what He has but in whom He is. He will not share His glory (Isaiah 42:8). The heavens (atmosphere and universe) reveal His glory (Psalm 19:1) as well…

  • The 5 Basics

    The source for much of this information. Many today teach that doctrine in not important. Many teach today that belief is not enough; one must have experiences as well to know God more deeply. Doctrine is important. ● We need to know what is right and wrong, good and evil. ● We need to…

  • Dispensationalism—an overview

    Dispensationalism A1 Defined B1 Bible Interpretation—the plain, normal sense consistently. B2 Groups C1 Jew—literal DNA descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob C2 Gentile—everyone other than literal DNA descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob C3 Church—Jews or Gentiles who believe and put their trust into Jesus Christ. Romans 1:17-18, John 3:36, Philippians 3:9, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 B2 Dispensation—A period…

  • What is God like?

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  • What is Hyper-Calvinism?

    I have contended for a long time that a Calvinist is the 5-point type, you know, TULIP. Anyone else claiming to be a Calvinist either does not understand the terms correctly or just feels like it is the acceptable thing to do. As in, “There is no way you’re calling me an Arminian.”​​​​​​​ Dr.…

  • Why Animals Sacrifices in the Old Testament?

    Humans believe that we are the center of the universe, thus the selfie, the arguments, the fights, and the wars. We think our way, thoughts, ideas, etc. are what is best. If only everyone would agree with us.​​​​​​​ When God had Moses write Leviticus, the sacrificial animals are mentioned frequently. Some feel this is…

  • How is God Good?

    What is “good,” and what is “bad?” We can only know what is good or bad by God’s interaction with creation. God is totally consistent. We see God’s goodness in God sending the rain on the just and unjust. We see God’s goodness in that He sent His only begotten son, Jesus Christ, to…

  • Why Isn’t Your Church Growing?

    A little piece of satire.​​​​​​​ I saw this title on a Facebook post from a pragmatic church ministry site. I thought I would have some fun with this and try to produce ten reasons your church is not growing from their point of view. Mind you this is satire so please don’t take me…