How Lucifer Became Satan
Ezekiel 28:17 explains the process whereby Lucifer deceived himself, fell from Heaven, and created a rebellion that some scholars say influenced one third of the angels against God. The KJV says, Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy...
Greasy Grace or Righteous Faith
The accusation of “greasy grace” is prevalent among those who resist the message of grace! The term has been adopted by those who feel the message of grace somehow promotes an irresponsible lifestyle or what some call “easy believism.” In fact, some feel they must...
What’s So Good About the Gospel?
For thousands of years sincere people labored futilely to live up to the perfect requirements of the Old Covenant Law! The Law of Moses became the agreement around which man would relate to God; thus began enmity between God and man: God’s wisdom versus man’s logic,...
Ashamed of Which Gospel?
Faith righteousness, according to the apostle Paul, is the stumbling stone of the Gospel. In other words, more people stumble over this issue than any other doctrinal point, (Rom. 9:30-33) and nothing has changed since Paul wrote those words. Paul’s message of faith...
What Are You Looking For?
Several years ago I began to outline a new book. The working title was Measurements of Maturity. It was about the way that we measure spiritual maturity and spirituality. I started the research because I often heard preachers emphasize points that I felt were...
New Covenant Prayer: Everything has Changed
One of the most commonly asked questions I have received over the last twenty plus years is, “If Jesus has done everything for us, how do I pray!” The New Covenant is more than just the back half of your Bible, it is the changing of everything. There are better...
Words of Knowledge
Flowing in the gifts of the Holy Spirit is as individualized as there are different people. In explaining the variety of applications and expressions of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Paul said, There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the...
Making Transformation Easy
When we first understand all the factors involved in true change (repentance and transformation) at first it seems impossible. The heart, which is the place all transformation occurs, resists change. It is always working to preserve our sense of self and protect the...
Grasping the Truth
I get emails nearly every day from someone who is sincerely asking what a particular Scripture means. While on one hand I am appreciative that so many people are seeking to understand the truth, I am also aware of how limited I am at helping anyone understand the...
The Earth is Not Flat (part 3)
Because the church is right about Jesus, we have assumed we are right about everything. Like the early church fathers, we have not become students of the Word nor true disciples of Jesus. Like them, we have trusted for salvation and then sought to find security by...