Why the Church Must Not Unhitch From the Old Testament

Why the Church Must Not Unhitch From the Old Testament

“[First century] Church leaders unhitched the church from the worldview, value system, and regulations of the Jewish scriptures…Peter, James, Paul elected to unhitch the Christian faith from their Jewish scriptures, and my friends, we must as well.” This is a quote from Andy Stanley’s third message in his Aftermath series. But is it true? Do…

5 Instructions to the Remnant of Believers in a Laodicean Church

5 Instructions to the Remnant of Believers in a Laodicean Church

The northern ten tribes of Israel had become apostate. Worship of the two golden calves set up by Jeroboam had degraded the nation and opened the gateway for the worship of Baal and Ashtaroth. They turned away from the living God to worship images of wood covered with gold and silver; to soothsayers and necromancy;…

The Offense of Jesus Christ

The Offense of Jesus Christ

“If the spiritual awakening you are talking about happens would that mean everyone would have to believe in Jesus and would everyone have to follow the same beliefs?” The questions were more rhetorical than they were authentic inquiry. My affirmative answer was quickly followed by his statement, “That is communism.” My surprise at his statement was…