Politics of Christ

Politics of Christ

Jesus said: “I am come to send fire on the earth” (Luke 12:49). He was not planning to set a literal fire, but was referencing the effect of His teaching. Specifically, He referenced the doctrine of baptism, and the effect the new covenant would have, ultimately...
Satan Has a Plan for You

Satan Has a Plan for You

“Lest Satan should take advantage of us; For we are not ignorant of his devices.” II Corinthians 2:11 We have all heard of the “divide and conquer” strategy. No one has mastered it like the devil. In fact, he wrote the playbook on it. Every dictator and gossiper just...
How Will This End?

How Will This End?

Jesus spoke of a time when men would be in great “perplexity” with their “hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth” (Luke 21:25-26). The calamity of which He spoke was the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. by...
Fighting in Our Streets and God

Fighting in Our Streets and God

Nations reap what they sow just as individuals do. “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God” (Psa. 9:17). This happens partly because rebellion against God is by nature self-destructive and partly because God providentially intervenes...

The Seven Things That are an Abomination to the Lord

Here is Young’s Literal Translation of these verses: “These six hath Jehovah hated, Yea, seven [are] abominations to His soul. Eyes high—tongues false—And hands shedding innocent blood—A heart devising thoughts of vanity—Feet hasting to run to evil—A false witness...