The words abomination, to abominate, and/or an abominable act are similar to the word blasphemy. Meaning, as an adjective, a verb, or a noun, every human being is guilty of an abomination. Whether we examine the Hebrew words or Greek words for abomination, in summary, an abomination is this. An abomination symbolically is ‘sin in
Patriarchy is a theological doctrine where the eldest man in the family is the head of his nuclear family and immediate (or extended) family. Men exclusively lead the church, society, and all levels of government. Pa•tri•ar•chy \-ˌär-kē\ noun 1: social organization marked by the supremacy of the father in the clan or family,
Over the years, I’ve heard many professing Christians wrongfully tell other Christians that the word propitiation in the Bible is not important to tell others about, nor to expound on. I’ve even been told by a few that I should never preach on propitiation while heralding the Gospel in the streets (as I did here).
There is an unfortunate movement on social media that criticizes piety, and some of the critics are pastors. In other words. When a born-again Christian takes a stand for orthodoxy and orthopraxy, the impious and their impiety will either socially shame the pious or use gaslighting techniques while criticizing the pious. As well as wrongfully
The word “Chivalry” originates from the medieval era. Whereas the Knights had their religious, moral, and social code. These men displayed courage, honor, and justice. A chivalrous man possesses knightly skills. They are sheepdogs who would protect the church and defend the helpless. The chivalrous man also had a gentle or romantic side, who removed
Some call this a farewell speech; I see it more as a dying death declaration. Either way, Paul was saying goodbye. Using proper hermeneutics, it’s essential to know & understand who Paul was addressing in this context. According to verse 17, he was addressing the elders and pastors of the church in Ephesus. Paul was
Yesterday, while doing street evangelism, I had the opportunity to apply verse 20 of the Great Commission. Matthew 28:20 says, “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” That is when a couple humbled themselves enough to
The Bible warns of many types of blasphemy or ways to be blasphemous. Including but not limited to. This can be the Noun as blasphemia (βλασφημία, S. 988) or blasphemeo (βλασφημέω, S. 987). Or the Adjective blasphemos (βλάσφημος, S. 989). Or the Verb blasphēmeo (βλασφημέω, S. 987). In a general sense, 100% of mankind are
Synergism Synergism comes from the Greek words (syn + ergon), which means “working together,” or a “combined force.” Synergism, which is associated with Arminianism and semi-Pelagianism, wrongly teaches that humans are somehow involved in their own salvation. That man cooperates as a co-agent with the Lord to become saved. Synergism wrongly says man has free
This is an excerpt from a previous podcast on the woman at the well. An eisegesis vs exegesis, or, an eisegetical false teaching vs an exegetical teaching. In review, an eisegesis (or eisegetical) teaching of God’s Word is to ‘lean into’ the Text or reading meaning into a Biblical Text. Whereas the preacher or teacher
Before we start, let’s define what national sin is. Historically speaking, in short, national sins refer to the sins that a nation collectively commits, both individually and corporately. For example, the sins of abortion and homosexuality have been historically known as national sins. These sins have been legislated from our nation’s highest levels of legislative
I’m not going to win a popularity contest with this, but I’m not called to tickle itchy ears (2 Timothy 4:1-5). Christians must tell the truth in love, and love with the truth, because love warns. Sadly, today a majority of professing Christians and pastors have lowered the standard or threshold of what defines egalitarianism.
