Why We Don’t Follow Jesus’ Earthly Ministry for Doctrine Today
You ever wonder why so many folks still try to live like Jesus did during His earthly ministry as if the calendar never flipped from the Gospels to Acts? It’s tempting, isn’t it? Watching Jesus walk on water, heal the sick, feed multitudes, it all feels like the gold standard of what a Christian’s supposed
The Dispensation of Grace and Eternal Security
Understanding the Dispensation of Grace often reshapes how we grasp the whole Bible—like finally fitting together pieces of a spiritual jigsaw puzzle that everyone seems to have glanced at except you. When you truly get what grace means in the context of God’s plan, it revives your faith, pitches old misconceptions out the window, and
Why We Preach Christ According to the Revelation of the Mystery
When you really stop to think about why preaching Christ matters—especially from the standpoint of the revelation of the mystery—it’s not just about sharing a story or passing along some religious duty. It’s deeper, more personal, and radically transformative. What does it mean to preach Christ “according to the revelation of the mystery”? This phrase,
Understanding the “Pre-Tribulation” Rapture Doctrine
You ever notice how the topic of the rapture can spark endless debates in Christian circles? Especially when someone mentions the “pre-tribulation” rapture doctrine, eyes light up, and suddenly the room is a theological battlefield. If you’ve been around grace believers—those who rightly divide the Word of Truth—you’ll know this perspective isn’t just a casual
The Mystery Program in Paul’s Letters
Sometimes when I dive deep into Paul’s letters, the concept of the “mystery” he talks about feels like a locked treasure chest just begging to be opened. You’ve probably seen Paul throw around the word “mystery” and wondered, “What’s he even getting at?” It’s not some secret club handshake or hidden code tucked away for
How Grace Produces Good Works Without the Law
There’s this fascinating tension in the Christian life that trips up a lot of folks: How do good works come about if we’re not under the Law? It’s not a “do good things so you’re saved” kind of deal, because that’s exactly what grace laughs at. But at the same time, grace isn’t a free
Why We Are Ambassadors for Christ
Honestly, when Paul calls us “ambassadors for Christ” in 2 Corinthians 5:20, it can feel like an intimidating title. Ambassador sounds official, serious, even distant—someone draped in diplomatic protocol, navigating politics in a foreign land. But here’s the catch: we aren’t representing a government, a political party, or a nation with shifting agendas. We’re representing
Paul’s Unique Gospel: Not After Man
You ever notice how some sermons or Bible studies toss Paul’s epistles into a general “Christianity” bucket without really stopping to ask what makes his message tick? It’s like we all know Paul’s letters are important, but few truly grasp that his gospel isn’t just another version of the same old salvation story. It’s a
The Distinction Between the Bride of Christ and the Body of Christ
There’s a subtlety here that trips up countless believers, especially when they dive into the epistles and prophetic books. You might have heard the phrase “Bride of Christ” tossed around as another way of saying “Body of Christ,” but if you hang with someone who rightly divides the Word of Truth, like Paul instructed Timothy
Understanding the “Ages to Come” in Ephesians 2:7
Ephesians 2:7 packs a punch often overlooked—“That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” There it is: a hint at something so vast and so future-facing that it boggles the mind. But what exactly are these “ages to come,” and