August 30th, 2006 - Prophecy
The Church - Jewish Roots?
Jewish Roots? Is the church really rooted in Judaism as some claim today? Was the Christ-centered faith the child of Judaism, or did it precede Judaism? It all depends of what “church” you are talking about! God’s true church was first established in Eden, not at Pentecost! Adam and Eve were its first members. Later, Abraham received the church’s first constitution, which simply read, Abram believed the Lord, and He credited to him as ...
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August 14th, 2006 - Prophecy
Two Contrasting Covenants - Part 2
Two Contrasting Covenants - Part 2. Does the word “covenant” turn you off? If it sounds a bit heavy, I don’t blame you. You are not alone! Let’s take the lid off and let the light shine in. First of all, the word “covenant” simply means an agreement, or promise God made on behalf of, or with mankind. Nothing complicated about that, is there? But why does the Bible refer to the first agreement, defining the plan ...
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August 7th, 2006 - Prophecy
Two Contrasting Covenants - Part 1
TWO CONSTRASTING COVENANTS – Part 1 Sam Pestes End the confusion over conflicting views on prophecy! Now you can discover and know for yourself which prophecies were fulfilled at the cross and which remain to this day. Is it safe to entrust your eternal life to the “experts” as the Jews did? The key is in the covenants God gave to Abraham and to Moses. Question: Was the covenant God gave to Moses at Sinai intended to ...
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July 31st, 2006 - Living faith
Jesus´ Goal in Coming to Earth
Jesus’ Goal in coming to Earth. Was Jesus’ main objective to save me, a sinner, or did He have a higher purpose? Which did He talk about more, personal salvation, or restoration of the kingdom that Adam lost? Was I saved for my own sake, or did He call me to participate in winning back the kingdom? Jesus taught us to pray, Our Father Who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, ...
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July 25th, 2006 - Living faith
Watch That Pendulum!
Watch that Pendulum! The Bible teaches that swinging from legalism into freedom can be dangerous! It can be as blinding as walking from a dark room into the mid-day sun. Our eyes need time to adjust to the change. Any move calls for caution as we adapt and get our balance in the new environment. Jesus warned His disciples to beware of this trap in these words: Watch and pray so that you will ...
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July 17th, 2006 - Living faith
Mr. Ego - is he Your Friend or Foe?
Mr. Ego - Friend or Foe? Your ego has two faces. He is like a fire. As a servant he can be a friend. As your master he is dangerous! Ego must never become your master! The higher he lifts you, the harder you fall. How do we handle the rascal? A friend with a self-image problem told me this story. “It was very embarrassing to be told that my chief ...
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