Posts with the tag: Dirk Waren
Does Walking in AGAPE LOVE Mean You Should Be a DOORMAT to Abuse?
A popular minister was preaching on walking in agape love wherein he quoted a verse from the great love passage: Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, 1 Corinthians 13:7a (Amplified Bible Classic) He then brought up a Christian brother who was dealing with a rude, abusive jerk and..
What Does It Mean to Be a “Lukewarm” Christian?
The term ‘lukewarm’ can be traced to Jesus Christ’s frank words to the believers at the historical assembly in Laodicea, which was located in what is today southwestern Turkey: 16“So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 17 You say, ‘I am rich;..
Understanding Christ’s LORDSHIP in the Believer’s Life
You’ve heard the call to “accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.” Is this just a religious expression or is there actually a biblical basis to it? It is scriptural. Look no further than this popular evangelistic verse: If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe..
Pay Attention to the CONDITIONS of Biblical Promises
Elsewhere on this site it has been emphasized that “no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ.” (2 Corinthians 1:20). In other words, the believer can claim a promise in Scripture by faith, such as Psalm 91:1-7 and Isaiah 54:17. But have you ever claimed a promise..
What Does ‘Abba’ Mean in the Phrase “Abba Father”?
The term ‘Abba’ appears three times in the New Testament as follows: Going a little farther, he [Christ] fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. 36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what..
An Honest Look at the ‘M’ Word (Masturbation)
Back in the ’80s an Evangelical pastor who was popular with young people spoke frankly on the topic of masturbation and tried to be balanced. Being a controversial topic, interviewers would naturally ask him about it. He responded, “Look, I’ll answer your questions to the best of my knowledge and..
How to “FEAR NOT” in Perilous Times
The Bible encourages believers to “fear not” and “do not be afraid” at least a hundred times with myriad more if you count variations, like “have no fear,” “do not worry,” “be anxious for nothing” and “do not be dismayed.” A good example from the Old Testament is Isaiah 41:10..
What Is the HOLY SPIRIT’S ROLE in Human Redemption?
Most people understandably think of the Son when the topic of human redemption comes up, and understandably so, since Christ obediently became a lowly human in order to greatly suffer & die for our sins so that we might be reconciled to the Creator and have eternal life (Philippians 2:5-11..
What Is the UNPARDONABLE SIN (Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit)?
Let’s read the two most informative accounts of when the Lord detailed the unpardonable sin: And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving out demons.” 23 So Jesus called them over to him and began to..