God’s Principles By Categories (Topics & Concepts) The purpose of teaching the Word of God categorically is to help you (the born-again believer) erect a Grace Place in your soul for application of Bible truths to the details of life. Categorical study organizes God’s Truths into a systematic format. In other words, we learn different pieces of the puzzle, one…
We develop spiritual discipline by daily study and application of God’s Word. The Bible teaches us God’s viewpoint. God by His Word gives us a piece of His Mind. Scripture is Wisdom and Wisdom is Scripture. We develop the skills for life by practicing wisdom. God’s Wisdom conforms our thinking by giving us spiritual insight. His wisdom instills moral values…
There are three phases of God’s plan (previously studied): Phase 1 – Salvation (also previously studied); Phase 2 – The Believer in Time; Phase 3 – Eternity. Volitional maturity relates to the believer in time. Volition simply stated is: Self-determination – the freedom to choose (in this case, positively or negatively). Maturity, on the other hand, is the inculcation of…
In certain parts of California, it can be a disaster of catastrophic proportion to the citrus crop if the temperature drops below 32°F. Therefore, the industry, in an effort to help reduce loss of crops, place thousands upon thousands of little pots in the citrus groves, which they light at night during freezing temperatures. These little pots are called “smudge…
I am a terrible, sinful son made perfect forever by the Author and Finisher of my salvation, who suffered horribly on the cross for me (Hebrews 2:10; 5:9). By one offering, God has perfected those who trust Christ, and all believers will be presented by Christ to the Father without spot or blemish (Hebrews 10:14; Ephesians 5:27). Keeping the law…
The following is a theological presentation of Biblical knowledge manifested in Scripture and developed here for thought processes of the individual reader as guided by the Holy Spirit; ponder and reflect upon them, one by one. Any extension of Scripture revelation is an infinite undertaking. There is progress in doctrinal knowledge, but there is no increase in Scripture-revelation, only our…
SCRIPTURE FOR MEDITATION Many topics and verses below are also viewable in various categories under Tree of Knowledge. There may be some variation from editing, but repetition is a good teacher. WOTM wishes to be as thorough as possible in the presentation of The Words of Truth. Therefore many topics are merged here below for edification and meditation. “FROM GENERATION…
In the corridors of darkness, we wrestle with our own inner sin-weaknesses, which attempt to control the mind by controlling the flesh. As we struggle with our fleshly appetites, we can only be victorious by confession, repentance, and forgiveness from God, who will forgive every time because Christ paid for every sin (past, present, and future sin). Every believer will…
DIVINE LIFE-ASSETS Okay, what does that mean? Divine life-assets can be viewed as a God-given toolbox, one full of tools for use in specific situations while you’re operating within the realms of your daily life. The right tool for the right job. A dark house on a dark street may not be visible. But if the nightlights are on, on…
Okay, let’s begin another journey toward God, together: A CLOSER LOOK AT GOD’S LOVE The Bible tells us that God is Love, but that does not imply that He is sentimental. God does not bless or reward our human-good works or our sincerity in wanting to please Him (Isaiah 53:6; 64:6). As fallen humanity we do not and cannot…
The Cross of Jesus Christ, Yeshua, the Messiah, is the starting place for genuine humility. Genuine humility is oriented to reality, which is God. It is also oriented to proper authority – God’s Words of Truth. Humility may be defined as “freedom from subjectivity by proper orientation to God.” Humility is the virtue of teachability and respect for authority. In…
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT… MORALITY IS TRUE Americans, in general, have lost their sense of objective moral truth. Frankly, so has most of the rest of the world. Sentiment is not an excuse for compatibility with truth. Truth is not a relative thing. The compromise of truth negates objectivity. Without absolute truth there can be no certainty. Without certainty there…
“It is Written” As I meditated on the mysterious supernatural nature of the Word of God, I thought about the proclamations of our Lord, when He so often stated “It is written.” Wow! What powerful words! What powerful authority Christ gave the Scriptures (Matthew 7:28-29). What a powerful endorsement. Christ validated the Old Testament and then fulfilled its promises in…
As we begin this third part of our series, it is important that you have your study Bible in hand, opened, and ready to read the scripture references for yourself. Please, be sure to read the commentaries where applicable, usually found at the bottom of the context page in most Study Bibles. Categorical studies on this website are more than…
The Apostle Paul described the Bible as Divine Authority, when he wrote the following in a letter to a young pastor named Timothy: “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God (literally, God-breathed),…
“The spirit-filled, supernatural Bible is the most precious book ever written, the most important knowledge ever given, and the most important record this world will ever possess. There in not anything more important than the Word of God.” – C. S. Craig “Truly, there is nothing truer in all the world than the Word of God.” – C. S. Craig…
The Christian objective is to be conformed to the “Image of Christ” (Romans 8:29) “by the renewing of our minds.” We must continually renew our minds with the “mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16). Our objective is to be “imitators” of Christ (1 Corinthians 4:16; Ephesians 5:1). We are to become a spiritually mature believer, at which point we have…
EMPOWERED MENTALITY “The mentality of mankind needs both the empowerment and the enlightenment that only God can give through His fascinating Word.” This part five of our study is designed with you the reader in mind. The purpose is to challenge you to consider God’s viewpoint regarding all the details and circumstances in life. Think God, then seek God before…
The story of mankind, presented by God, written by man, begins in Genesis and consummates in Revelation with the events of the last days. From Genesis to Revelation the perfect plan of God, is being lived-out. The scroll of time/history/creation is constantly rolling out as ordained by our Heavenly Father through His creation. When Adam chose to think independently of…
“It Is Written!” “The foundation for knowledge is the Bible.” – C. S. Craig When Christ began His earthly ministry, He overcame the temptations of the devil with a threefold statement: “It is written.” Then, on the cross, He defeated the devil with our salvation by stating “It is finished.“ These two declarations of Christ still echo through history and…