The Bible in Context
The goal of the Christian life is not to go to heaven. No one in the New Testament preaches, “Believe in Jesus so that you can enter heaven.” The goal is to be with the Lord. Consider the following verses: We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and … Read more
Jesus said many radical things, perhaps none more so than this: No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. (Matt 6:24 NIV) Instead of “money,” some translations say … Read more
Throughout the Bible God is frequently called the Most High. For example, And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand. (Gen 14:20) There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. (Ps 46:4) For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all … Read more
“Begin with the end in mind” is a common motto and we often do it instinctively. When we begin a project, such as preparing a meal or an artistic work, we have an idea of what we want in the finished product. What about God? What was God thinking before he created the universe? What was … Read more
The prosperity gospel teaches that God wants all Christians to be healthy and wealthy. To activate the financial and physical blessings, believers need to have faith and make positive declarations. This false teaching comes from the Word of Faith movement, which ultimately stems from New Thought teaching. None of it is biblical, but it uses … Read more