Jesus said to preach the gospel to everyone (Matt 18:18-20). The word Gospel comes from the Greek Euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον) or Evangelium in Latin, which in Old English becomes “gōdspel” (gōd “good” + spel “news”), all of which means good news. Jesus is the Messiah (the Christ), which means “anointed one,” and the good news is about him saving us. However, the Bible says there will be an Antichrist or false Messiah, and this false Messiah will have his own false gospel.
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Different Topics concerning Theology like Spirituality, Ecclesia (The Church), Eschatalolgy (End of Days), Soteriology (Salvation), and Super Natural Beings
Praying For The Government
In Matthew 22:34-40, Jesus said the two greatest commandments are to, “love God with all of your heart, soul, and strength” (Deut 6:4-5), and “love your neighbor as yourself (Lev 19:18). 1 Timothy 2:1-8 says to pray for all people and give thanks for them, including those in governmental authority. In verse 8 Paul says to do this “free from anger and controversy.” The government itself is an institution established by God, existing to maintain peace, and it’s for our benefit, as stated in Romans 13:1-7. However, it is made up of fallible and corrupt humans, so we must pray for them.
Continue readingTruly Loving God
People often talk about how much God loves them, but do they ever love him back? If you don’t have time for him, then you don’t love him, because we make time for the people we genuinely care about. If you don’t keep his commandments, then you don’t love him, because we will do anything for the ones we love. Jesus even said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15).
Continue readingLove Your Enemies
Often, people seek vengeance and revenge for the injustices and wrongs committed against them by others, yet they desire mercy when they wrong others. If you are not willing to show mercy, then you should not expect mercy in your life (Lev 19:18, Matt 6:14-15, Col 3:13). True justice is given out by God (Deut 32:35, Prov 20:22, Prov 24:29), so believers should only respond in love, their enemies can be humbled into shame for how they treated others and repent. If they refuse, then God will condemn them. In the meantime, we must love our enemies (Prov 25:21-22, Matt 5:43-48, Luke 6:27-28, Rom 12:14-21).
Continue readingSharing The Gospel
The Gospel is supposed to be presented as good news. It is supposed to be a sign of relief from the desert that is the world. Living Water (John 7:38) for a world of people who are dying of thirst. Or the Bread of Life (John 6:35) for those who are scavenging for scraps to eat. The gospel is that Jesus is the oasis in the desert and the source of the Living Water and the Bread of Life. Believers are those who have already “tasted and seen that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8). Believers are to carry that bread and water with them to share with others and point them to the source. Believers cannot force anyone to eat or drink, but they can only offer them the option. One cannot threaten someone with good news (the gospel); if they reject it, then they miss out.
Continue readingJewish Holidays and Jesus
The gospels demonstrate that many of the Torah’s holidays point to Jesus. Let’s look at Sabbath, Passover (Pesach), Festival of Weeks (Shavuot), the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), and even Hanukkah which is not The gospels demonstrate that many of the Torah’s holidays point to Jesus. Let’s look at Sabbath, Passover (Pesach), Festival of Weeks (Shavuot), the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), and even Hanukkah, which is not even from the Torah. Jesus says to the Sanhedrin Council (Jewish Leaders) that they searched the Scriptures because they thought it would give them eternal life, but the Scriptures point to Jesus Himself. However, the Jewish leaders refused to receive eternal life by believing in him (John 5:39-40). Later in John 5:45-47, Jesus said that it will be Moses, through the Law, that will judge them for not believing in him because he [Jesus] is the one in whom the law is about.
Continue readingPraying in the Spirit (in Tongues)
What is speaking in tongues? Is it demonic? What does it look like? What is its purpose? Some people are opposed to it because they don’t understand it, but it is mentioned in the Bible and listed as one of the Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:7-11).
Continue readingRapture and Tribulation
What is the rapture? Is it even in the Bible? If so, when does it happen? The Tribulation period is the last seven years preceding the Messiah’s conquest of the earth, during which the Antichrist holds power over part of the world. There are many different views on this, but this is my attempt at making sense of it.
Continue readingOn Baptism
What is Baptism? Is it necessary to be saved, or is it something you do after believing in Jesus? Does baptizing babies overwrite apostasy as an adult?
Continue readingNew Covenant Tithing
What is tithing? How does it differ from offerings? Does it still apply in the New Covenant? What did Jesus say about tithing and the law?
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