We have seen that Jesus Christ has ALL authority (Matt. 28:18; Acts 3:22-23) and that His all authority resides in His Word, which will judge us in the last day (John 12:48-50; Rev. 20:12).  That means that no manmade doctrine, no church-originated teaching, no personal feelings or opinions will be the standard of judgment on that day.  When Jesus left, He sent…

There are groups and professions that we might think ill of due to bad experiences we have had. Classically lawyers and used car salesmen are high on that list. We might all have other professions we would add to the list. There are some that would add religious people to the list. It’s not hard to see why. Many have been hurt…

This article will be more easily understood by first reading the previous one.  Our problem is that in the English language there is no way to harmonize three Jewish expressions—“after three days;” “three days and three nights” and “on the third day.” There is no way to harmonize on and after. However, the Jews used these three expressions to refer to the…

In the realm of religion, it is essential to understand that Jesus Christ (and Jesus Christ alone!) has ALL authority (Matt. 28:18; Acts 3:22-23).  His authority (all of it!) resides in His Word, and on the day of judgment, His Word will be the standard by which all persons will be judged (John 12:48-50; Rev. 20:12).  Some may readily agree that Christ…

Not long before Jesus went to the cross, He destroyed a fig tree (Mark 11:12-14, 20-26). In the midst of journeying toward Jerusalem where the most significant moment in history would take place, this encounter might seem to hold little significance. Yet, on His way, Jesus did condemn a tree. “Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to…

Jesus described how long he would be in the tomb. The words and phrases He used as He did this have often troubled Bible students. Those who focus only on the words of Matthew 12:40 usually concluded that these words demand that He was crucified on Thursday and raised up on Sunday. In their understanding this is the only way Jesus could…

Every facet of your life requires authority to exist and then for authority to be recognized and respected.  Whenever authority is not accepted and submitted to, chaos results.  All of this is true for every part of your life, but especially in the realm of religion. It begins with an understanding that Jesus Christ has ALL authority (Matt. 28:18).  We must “hear…

“I find it easy to portray a businessman. Being bland, rather cruel and incompetent comes naturally to me” (John Cleese). It is easy to be mean, and the world makes it easier. Life seems to be a gauntlet of rude awakenings, playground politics, the rage of rush hour, the push‐and‐shove along the corporate ladder, and the snippy bickering of a thousand petty…