Since the time of the first Advent of the Messiah, and the days of the 1st and 2nd generation Church, there have been many words spoken and books written (both good and bad) about the second coming of Jesus. There have been plenty of heretics, false teachers, and divisive spiritual leaders who were more like spiritual predators than caring shepherds. The greatest threat to the community of Christ in all of this is the turning and shifting of focus away from Christ the Messiah and the biblical fulfillment.
Category Archives: Christian Faith
The Resurrection of Jesus Paradox
They did not go to the tomb believing in resurrection.
The fact that they took burial spices along with them to anoint the decaying body tells us what their expectations and mindset were. Even after Jesus had given them six solid advance resurrection directives, they still came prepared and expecting to use ancient spices and juices to embalm the dead and lifeless body of Yeshua – the Christ.
They did not go to the tomb of Jesus expecting it to be empty.
They were surprised and astounded at what they saw, or did NOT see. They were even skeptical and disbelieving of the resurrection of Jesus when they heard later that morning that the tomb of Jesus was empty. In fact, based on the reactions recorded in the Gospels, it appears that it was the last thing they expected. It was the beginning of the Resurrection of Jesus paradox.
Praying the Psalms
Praying the Psalms provides a wonderful guide to praying biblical prayers. The Psalms express a wide variety of human emotions, and there are certainly psalms for each celebration or challenge we face. What Psalms should we pray? Pray the ones that resonate in our heart and within our spirit. Each of us will find different Psalms to be more effective at different times in our lives.
Worship God as Sovereign
As God’s creation we will inevitably come realize that many of our struggles are often the result of a collision between our plans and God’s plans. Although you knew exactly what you wanted to accomplish and those things that you were determined to avoid, your life didn’t unfold as you planned. In some scenarios, it seems as if life is totally out of your control. But, you must rest in the fact that every situation, circumstance, location, experience, and relationship of your life has been under the wise and careful administration of the Lord God Almighty. He has known from the beginning exactly what He was going to do and exactly why He would do it.
What is Man’s Purpose?
What is man’s purpose? Why did God create us in His image and likeness? The answers unlock the key to why life is worth living. Dr. Stephen Isaac begins his teaching on God the Creator.
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Why does God allow suffering? It’s a question asked by many. A careful, biblically sound answer is crucial for faith in the face of suffering. Senior Pastor Dr. Stephen Isaac presents in-depth, biblical teaching on the concept and reality of human suffering.
The Foreknowledge Of God – Petros; Πέτρος, Week 5
Many biblical worldview theologians advise that the sovereign foreknowledge of God destroys the biblical principles of human freedom (free will) and personal responsibility. So, they wrongly respond to their critics that God does not know future events either with certainty or to their completion.
Think about that for a moment – does that not sound like a God with limitations?
Unfortunately, in present-day, the theological arguments regarding the foreknowledge of God continue to deconstruct and digress only to become even more unreliable and sketchy. For example, some modern theologians and influencers have conceived of God as growing and developing along with nature and man (kind of like a Discovery Channel). That argument leads only one place – “man ascends to be more like God, and God descends to become more like man.” This ideology of man does not match the Word of God.
John 8:23-29
“Jesus said to them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am He you will die in your sins.” 25 So they said to Him, “Who are you?” Jesus said to them, “Just what I have been telling you from the beginning. 26 I have much to say about you and much to judge, but He who sent me is true, and I declare to the world what I have heard from Him.” 27 They did not understand that He had been speaking to them about the Father. 28 So Jesus said to them, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught Me. 29 And He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.” ESV
The Foreknowledge of God – Petros; Πέτρος, Week 4
Dr. Stephen Isaac, Senior Pastor of the Reunion Church, continues the teaching on the foreknowledge of God. In this teaching, he continues emphasizing the importance of understanding God’s Word in context. The teaching also delves into the concept of God’s foreknowledge as depicted in the Bible, addressing theological and historical interpretations. The teaching further highlights the significance of seeking knowledge and wisdom in the understanding of Scripture, emphasizing the responsibility of individuals, especially those teaching the Word of God, to diligently study and comprehend the truth.
The Foreknowledge of God – Petros; Πέτρος, Week 3
Core Four – The Foreknowledge of God and the Plan of Redemption
Foreknowledge – Foreknowledge is understood variously as God’s eternal loving regard and saving purpose, or merely as His passive awareness of the future choices of free individuals. With reference to God and men it carries the simple significance of perceiving in advance.
Redemption – Redemption relates to deliverance from a circumstance or condition. Most often, this involves paying a price to “buy back” the person or thing that is being ransomed. In the New Testament, redemption is almost exclusively related to Jesus’ death on the cross. God redeems humanity at the cost of Jesus’ life, which is given freely, in order that humans might be delivered from spiritual slavery and death. Jesus told His disciples that His purpose for coming was to give His life as a ransom for the redemption of men.
What is Serving God
Scriptures about serving God reveal to us who we are supposed to be. Being must always precede doing. To become a son and a daughter of God – to be known as a man or woman of God, will never be solely about what we do, it will always be about who we are. That is the key to serving God and one another. You and I can never do enough to repay God for all He has done for us, and we will never be able to do enough to make others like, love, or to be happy with us. But make no mistake, we can absolutely become who He has called us to be in Christ Jesus.