Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” There is an important word in the Bible. It is the word eleos, or mercy. Mercy has been defined as […]
The Great Tribulation: A Historical Reality, AD 70
“And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! 2 And Jesus answering said […]
Are Your Prayers Being Unanswered?
Why do we Ask and Not Receive? Abraham Raymond Eli There are several reasons why our prayers may not be answered. It is hoped that this brief list will trigger in […]
Are You Hungry? Are You Thirsty?
Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” The June 19, 1989, issue of Time magazine told the story of the revolt […]
Regeneration and the Pastoral Ministry
First Love Bible Conference Milton, Florida March 4, 2023 I have been given the topic of “Regeneration and the Pastoral Ministry,” which is a very large subject to address in a […]
Who Will Inherit the Earth?
Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek:for they shall inherit the earth.” Of all the beatitudes this one is the most difficult to understand. “Who are the meek?” “Who is inheriting the […]
“Father, Forgive”
The First Saying of Christ from the Cross Luke 23:34 “Then said Jesus, ‘Father, forgive them. for they know not what they do.’ And they parted his raiment and cast lots.” […]
There is a Blessing for Those who are Crying
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” ~Matthew 5:4 The Greek term used in Matthew 5:4 is pentheo, and means, “to grieve.” The Hebrew word, caphad [saw-fad’, means, […]
Does Regeneration Precede the New Birth?
The question to be considered is, “What is the order of salvation?” “Which comes first, regeneration, or, faith?” A distinctive of Reformed Theology is the idea that, as a logical progression, […]
The Second Touch
“And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led […]
Why Some do not Come to Christ
“And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.” John 5:40 The Bible says that a Christian is a person who is committed to following the teachings of […]
What is Lordship Salvation?
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth […]