What if David had not killed Goliath? Well, he would have been torn to pieces with bare hands unless he ran away. Goliath meant it when he told him, “I’ll turn you into a tasty morsel of field mice.” (1 Samuel 17:44 MSG) That’s Goliath’s macabre idea of battlefield snacks. But we seem to be Read more about What If David Had Not Killed Goliath?[…]
What if Abraham had killed Isaac? O my! He wouldn’t have been able to come home that night. How was he going to face Sarah? Sarah had that baby when she was 90! That was a Guinness World Record entry for her day. She had actually given up on having a baby. Which led to Read more about Chapter 15: What If Abraham Had Killed Isaac?[…]
The story of Naomi and Ruth in the Bible has to be one of the most moving stories you’ll ever read. It will drive you to tears. But don’t let’s assume everyone knows Orpah. Ruth of course is popular. Parents name their children Ruth, but who was Orpah? Orpah was actually the first daughter-in-law of Read more about What If Ruth Had Left With Orpah?[…]
Just to be sure we’re talking about the same woman, Sapphira was the second half of that infamous duo in the Bible – the husband and wife team who sold a property and made false asset declaration. The whole thing had to do with a guy named Barnabas so let’s take a look at Barnabas. Read more about What If Sapphira Had Told The Truth About The Landed Property?[…]
The phrase “thorn in the flesh” came from one of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians – 2 Corinthians 12:7: “Therefore so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me…” There are several speculations in Christiandom about what this thorn in the flesh is. Some posit it is a Read more about What Was Paul’s Thorn In The Flesh?[…]
Today, we’re going to look at one of the most topical issues in Christianity -tithing! Its topicality is understandable. It is an economic issue. It has its proponents and opponents. But what does the Bible say? That ought to be our yardstick and nothing else. The Bible is our arbiter. The first mention of tithe Read more about Tithing (Part 1)[…]
The difference between the dispensations of the Old and New Testaments is an ongoing challenge for many Christians. You can’t worship God in New Testament dispensation on the principles of the Old Testament. And some coming from animist backgrounds are seeking to process Christianity through animist spirituality. They eulogize God adapting the incantations of animist Read more about Praying For People To Die[…]
A challenge for many Christians is appreciating the distinction between the Old and New Testaments. It’s why some are strangely seeking to please God by obeying the letters of the Law of Moses. The operative covenant in this dispensation – the dispensation of grace – is the New Testament. The Old is in abeyance. And Read more about Understanding Anointing[…]
Antinomianism is a big word, but it’s a word you should get acquainted with. The word antinomianism comes from two Greek words: anti meaning “against”; nomos meaning “law”. Antinomianism essentially means “against the law”. Theologically, antinomianism refers to belief in the misapplication of the doctrine of grace for licentiousness. A licentious person lacks legal or Read more about Antinomianism[…]
This morning I want to take you on a sci-fi fantasy journey. Who knows, maybe what you’re about to read will be the reality of tomorrow. The mobile phone was science fiction fantasy. We’ll name our vehicle Oddysey 2111. I want you to imagine the world in 2111 – about a hundred years from now. Read more about Oddysey 2111[…]
It has always been my desire to present God for who he truly is, not the misinformation we’ve been fed through the years. I believe no one who gets properly acquainted with Jesus will disavow his love and honesty. The exception of course are the sons of Belial who are purposed for the profanity of Read more about Stylistic Jesus[…]