The New Covenant brought a wonderful equality and calling in the Church unknown under the Old Covenant but created a tension we must...

Sin among God’s people should not be. Sadly, it has always existed. Here we find instructions for dealing with it. Let us take heed....

There must be discipline in the church. But what attitudes must members have to submit to discipline? How should pastors and leaders...

God blesses His people so that they shine as a light to the world and the nations come to Him in faith. But what if believers are...

The presence of God’s people within an unbelieving culture impacts that society.  But will we learn from history and stand firm for the...

Many worship practices are justified because “they work.”  But do they truly honor God?  Do they conform to what God says in His word?...

Reputation without Reality The Sardis church had a great reputation but no character to back it up.  God knows our hearts and He is not...

God’s purposes in human history God is carrying out His purposes in human history.  He decreed to elect a people for Himself and through...

Worship is to be according to Scripture, but that didn’t happen during the reign of Ahaz. Today’s reading:  2 Kings 14:1-16:20 That...

Today’s reading: 1 Kings 7:13-8:61 God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Israel always had a global focus, an inclusion of the Gentiles...

Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 16:1-19:8 Godly leaders desperately need wise counselors who will speak the truth to them.  It’s easy for...

Today’s reading: Deuteronomy 12:1-14:29 God warned His people that they were to obey Him in the manner of their worship. Theologians call...