On the subject of circumcision, the Bible says this: “And the uncircumcised man child … shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant.” – Genesis 17:14 The Bible also says this: “For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision…” – Galatians 5:6 So… which is it? It cannot […]

There are three necessary parts to profitable Bible study: Reading Understanding Application Reading is necessary for familiarity and discernment. Without reading for yourself, the only thing you will understand will be what someone else tells you. Understanding is necessary to explain what a passage means. Without understanding you may be familiar with the Bible but […]

All babies are the same. Sleep. Eat. Mess. Repeat. That is not what makes my baby different from yours. My baby’s eyes are brown, he eats seaweed and has a pet monkey. Similar things can be different. This is simple enough. So, then, why do some make the huge mistake of thinking that similarities in […]

What causes deception? Romans 16:18 says “good words and fair speeches”. Notice that deception does not sound bad or confusing. Words that sound good can be wrong. Sermons that are beautiful can be untrue. Verses can be taken out of context, narratives can be fabricated, scriptures can be twisted, connections can be invented. We all […]

In Isaiah 45:23 the LORD (Jehovah) says, “That unto me every knee shall bow.” In Philippians 2:10 says, “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.” The “me” of Isaiah is the “Jesus” of Philippians. This quotation of Isaiah by Paul teaches many lessons. First, Jesus is the same Jehovah (LORD) of the […]