The first Christian

The first Christian was a felon. Not Peter.Not Paul.Not your pastor. A criminal. Hanging on a cross. Hours from death. He beat everyone to paradise. Think about that. Before the disciples figured out the resurrection.Before Paul got knocked off his horse.Before the first church was planted.Before a single creed was written. A thief looked at … Continue reading The first Christian

1 Timothy 5:8 “For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”

A Gen Z joined the team. Week one. During onboarding, the manager said,“We sometimes stay late during peak periods.” Gen Z nodded. Then asked,“Is that paid… or just expected?” The room went quiet. – No attitude.– No rebellion.– Just a question. Later that day, HR mentioned “growth opportunities.” Gen Z replied,“Does growth include raises, or … Continue reading 1 Timothy 5:8 “For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”

New Levels, Old Devils

The Nazis had a problem:Jesus was Jewish. Their solution wasn’t to abandon Christianity —it was to rewrite history. They invented the idea of a “Galilean Jesus”:claiming Galilee was a “mixed region,” therefore Jesus wasn’t really Jewish, but “Aryan,” “Northern,” or “anti-Jewish.” This wasn’t ignorance.It was deliberate propaganda. Nazi theologians and church movements argued:– Galilee = … Continue reading New Levels, Old Devils

Church Fathers: Israel will be returned to the Land.

EARLY CHURCH FATHERS ON ISRAEL Israel’s promised redemption teaching didn’t start in 1909 with Scofield’s Dispensational Bible, but with the Old Covenant prophets through the New Testament. Here are early church fathers who confirm. St. Justin Martyr (c. 100–165 CE)believed that the tribes of Israel would be gathered and restored, as predicted by the prophet … Continue reading Church Fathers: Israel will be returned to the Land.

Compare these verses side by side:

Isaiah 40:3 with Matthew 3:3Joel 2:32 with Romans 10:13Psalm 102:25–27 with Hebrews 1:10–12Isaiah 6:1–10 with John 12:41Zechariah 12:10 with John 19:37Malachi 3:1 with Mark 1:2–3Psalm 23:1 with John 10:11Isaiah 45:23 with Philippians 2:10–11Isaiah 8:13–14 with 1 Peter 2:7–8Psalm 34:8 with 1 Peter 2:3.Isaiah 43:11 with Titus 2:13 These parallels are so strong that they cannot … Continue reading Compare these verses side by side: