Points to Ponder 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…
Meditate On These Truths Many topics and verses below are also viewable in various categories under the Tree of Knowledge Index. 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…
Lifestyle-Faith 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…
Divine Life-Assets 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…
God’s Love 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…
Humility: Orientation to Reality, Authority, and Truth The Cross of Jesus Christ, Yeshua, the Messiah, is the starting place for genuine humility. Point of Doctrine: Anyone can fall prey to ego-arrogance. We must guard against it via the daily evaluation of self through the lens of the Word. This is holds especially true for those in the pulpit. Pastor-teachers are…
The Subjection of Truth 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…
The Lamp and the Sword 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…
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…
“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…
Profitability 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,…
The Living Bible “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 nothing more important than the Word of God… truly, there is nothing truer in all the world than the Word of God.” — C. S. Craig “All the…
The Christian Objective 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…
Thinking Good and Evil – Part One 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….
Bible Study – “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…
Thee or Me, Oh Lord POINTS TO PONDER Does your thinking revolve more around you… or Christ? Is your thinking more about yourself… or others? Is your concern for your own security, or the less fortunate, or even the homeless? What is your goal in life? Is your goal a goal that pays you dividends in time or, more importantly,…
The Sharp Edges of Faith THE QUESTION OF UNANSWERED PRAYER AND THE ADDICTED WHO FEEL DEJECTED ARE THE OBJECT OF THIS STUDY THE DEFINITION OF FAITH: CONFIDENCE IN THE INTEGRITY OF GOD We believe in a transcendent God, all-powerful, yet personable. But, so much about life cannot be understood rationally, especially unanswered prayer. I’m not certain that prayer is as…
Thinking Good and Evil – Part Two TWO CONTRASTING CONCEPTS – A DEEPER LOOK What we think is who we are in the present, and what we become in the future. As we learned in Part One, there are two systems of thought; two power systems; two contrasting realities—good and evil. And each power system has a powerful leader: Satan…
Ego Trips and Fame-Seekers “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). Notice we are the result of His workmanship, created in Christ for good works – God has a plan for each of His children. Even more astounding, notice this verse tells…
The Searchlight and the Dipper A Devotional for Meditation and Action Desperate men and women subconsciously yearn for God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness. They are in search of truth, peace, and light. As ambassadors we hold in our hands a searchlight and a dipper. The searchlight shines in the darkness so that humanity can see the cross. The dipper is…