Three Essentials (Numbers 16:5) Priesthood is commissioned by God. The priesthood began with Aaron and was to be carried on by his natural sons (Exodus 28:1). The priest was to be separated unto God (Numbers 18:1-8). Only the High Priest was allowed to come into the Holy of Holies (come near to God). General Function of the Priesthood: Taught the…
There are many facts of life from the Old Testament that must be understood by believers in today’s world because these facts have direct application today, just as they did in Old Testament times. Hopefully this study will open your heart to be more receptive of the Books of The Old Testament, especially the first five books. Think on these…
A SUMMARY FOR STUDY – A SUPPLEMENT FOR YOUR EDIFICATION The Mercy Seat – The Doctrine of Propitiation (God is totally satisfied with the substitutionary death of Christ for us). GOD IS SATISFIED. ARE YOU? INTRODUCTION – BACKGROUND DETAILS FOR OUR STUDY The object of this ministry is to exhort you, as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, to…
“He must increase, I must decrease” John 3:30-36. Every consideration that appeals to the ambitions of men is offered by the world, but sic transit gloria mundi (thus passes away the glory of the world). As we begin our study ask yourself – am I decreasing? What about promotion or success – how are you handling it? If success and…
THE BETHLEHEM STORY The fullness of time had come, and the angels left their heavenly home to announce the birth of a Savior which is Christ the Lord… “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the…
When it comes to a clear understanding and thorough presentation of Bible Prophecy, no scholar has produced a better resource than John F. Walvoord, in his book entitled: “Every Prophecy of the Bible,” Chariot Victor Publishing, a division of Cook Communications, Colorado Springs, Colorado. WOTM recommends this important book on prophecy for every believer and pastor/teacher. The WOTM Statement of…
Note: The following “Love Song” was/is inspired by “Song of Solomon,” available in Bibles near you. The Song of Songs is literally sung and most deeply felt when two become one in the arms of loving embrace. Husband and wife are gifts to each other from God, who brings them together for the purpose of intimacy and ecstasy – the…
When the believer really loves and appreciates the Lord, the believer is thirsty for God’s Word. The Bible is “the Mind of Christ” (2 Corinthians 2:16). If you want to think like Christ, then you need to know the Mind of Christ. The Mind of Christ is divine viewpoint. As a guideline, thirty minutes with an open Bible is imperative…
As he held her in his arms before she departed, she whispered – “Look for me there, kiss me there.” Then, she crossed the finish line. The years have passed – the sun warms the earth As spring resurrection ends the winter curse Now, his time to depart has come And with his last breath he whispered – “I’ll look…
As “I Am,” you died for me. As I meditate, you speak to my soul. As I study, you teach me and give me understanding. As I seek, you reveal yourself. As I search, you guide me. As I pray, you always listen. As I learn, your Word inspires me. As I breathe, your breath renews me. As I sleep,…
There’s a place just down the road No one knows how far Where every soul must go some day No matter who you are There’s a place just down the road And no one can really state When they will meet the end of that road And shake the hand of fate There’s a place just down the road Where…
This brief look at compassion and forgiveness is critical to our relationships and learning to walk in Christ. This is only the first of many studies in compassion and forgiveness as we walk through fields of grace together. Shame and hurt, shock and regret, remorse and denial, suffering and pain, are common experiences of life. We all have the same…
THE GRACE PLACE During our Lord’s incarnation, Christ was indwelt by God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. Jesus, as a child, learned God’s Truths as they were written in His time. Our Lord walked His path through fields of grace and completed the Father’s plan for the salvation of mankind. The Holy Spirit directed Christ’s footsteps (Acts 10:38)….
What is truth? Is the Bible God’s Word? How can we know with certainty? What did Jesus say about the Old Testament? The answers to these questions are the most important answers ever given to mankind. The information to follow is either absolute or a total fraud. You decide. And remember your future is at stake. You are responsible for…
Are you good enough to get to Heaven? Well, how good is good enough, and who determines that? What’s the golden standard of good? If you can be good enough to please God, why did God send His Son to the cross to die in your place if you can just “do it yourself?” Many people believe that doing good…
Satan was handed the keys to this world by Adam and Eve when they sinned. They had authority over the world and everything within it. At the moment of their disobedience, control of the world was handed over to satan, the great deceiver. Bad things happen because this is the devil’s world. He holds the keys now, not us. “Why…
A right thing becomes wrong when done in a wrong way. A wrong thing is still wrong though done in a right way. A wrong thing done wrongly is wrong. Only a right thing done in a right way is right. Protocol defined: “A rigid code prescribing strict adherence to precisely correct procedure.” God’s perfect plan is designed for imperfect…
Please open your personal copy of the Word of Truth (Bible) to Ephesians 6:12. As believers, we wrestle against spiritual wickedness in high places. In Ephesians 6:12, they are spiritual rulers. These darkened dignitaries operate under divine permission, exercising transcendental authority over nations and earthly rulers. This verse is packed with information in the original Greek. First, lets look at…
Death makes fields of stone That rise over graves of bone Memorials of lives once lived Tombstones are all there is – C. S. Craig November 11, 2011
The doctrine of forgiveness may be defined as: letting go of resentment; excusing a guilty person of trespass; release from payment; forgetting an offense, never throwing it back on the person again; and finally, it means loving those who mock us, bully us, talk about us, and malign us behind our backs. Forgiveness is contrary to our nature – we…