Christ, Culture, & The Church (eBook)

In His prayer to the Father in John 17, Jesus said that both He and His people (the Ekklesia) are in the world, but not of the world.  Throughout church history, it has been, and still is, very difficult for the Church to understand this paradox, and has been even more difficult for the Church … Read more

Doing Good (eBook)

“Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not become weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” Galatians 6:9-10 We can conclude from a survey of the New … Read more

Purity of Heart (Article)

“Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and said of him, ‘Here is truly an Israelite, in whom there is no deceit!’” John 1:47 I can still picture in my mind, one particular morning in 1979, as I sat at the counter of a local diner in Fort Worth, Texas, reading this verse of scripture over … Read more

Baptism (Audio Message)

A live recording at the gathering of a baptismal event breifly explaining the meaning of baptism. (11 minutes)

Proclamation (eBook)

Praise as a Spiritual Weapon “Speaking Truth to Power”. This has become a rhetorical stock phrase. To what extent are we aware of the Powers behind “the power”? “Praise the Lord.” Has this become just religious jargon? Do we truly understand what it means to praise the Lord? “Spiritual Warfare”. Do we know the nature … Read more

Encountering God (eBook)

This article is about Experiencing Encounters with God and investigates the question: “Is Experience Prerequisite to Belief?” There is more than one answer to that question. The article will discuss these things in three different contexts of experience: Part 1: The not-yet Believer Part 2: The Believer Part 3: How God Chooses to Reveal Himself … Read more

Governing Humanity (eBook)

Articles on Politics & God Governing Humanity is a collection of previously published articles investigating various aspects of the subject of Governance. The articles deal with the essential differences between the nature and character of the governance of the Creator God over and against the self-governance of Fallen Humanity. “The Way of God & The … Read more

Root Problem with “Progressive Christianity”, The (eBook)

Self-Righteousness Many followers of Progressive Christianity, who are sincerely motivated to work for the betterment of the human condition and alleviate human suffering, site Jesus’ words, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness…”. But what is “His righteousness”? The Gospel of the Kingdom of God is that through Christ’s Incarnation and Atonement on the Cross, … Read more

Way of God & The Way of Humanity, The (Audio Message)

The Difference Between Theology & Politics: The Kingdom of the Lord and His Christ & The kingdoms of this World What I have to offer in this article is at variance with current conventional “Evangelical” perspectives and political activities.(In fact, it also flies in the face of the disposition of most “Progressive Christians”, as well … Read more

Way of God & The Way of Humanity, The (eBook)

The Difference Between Theology & Politics: The Kingdom of the Lord and His Christ & The kingdoms of this World What I have to offer in this article is at variance with current conventional “Evangelical” perspectives and political activities.(In fact, it also flies in the face of the disposition of most “Progressive Christians”, as well … Read more