The Apostle Paul expresses what most Christians have thought: For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; BUT HOW TO PERFORM THAT WHICH IS GOOD I FIND NOT . . . O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from…
From the time of Adam’s fall, men have twisted the meaning of godliness. Paganism perverted it, Judaism created a system of works while portions of the Church formed it into a system of sacraments, works and deeds. However, the Bible tells us the mystery of true godliness has been fully revealed. There is no need…
It is a gruesome thing to witness the sacrifice of an animal and the shedding of its blood. If we were to rate the videotaping of such an act we would give it an R (restricted) or V (violent) rating. The sight generates a number of questions (specially in a non-agricultural society). Why does something…
In this final section Jesus is calling those gathered on the Mount to become citizens of heaven. He is giving them a choice. Remain citizens of this fallen world or become citizens of heaven. The choice is clear but few will heed. It is much like today, there are many who hear the Gospel of…