Category Archives: Bible Reference Notes

May Day! May Day! Don’t let the swindlers lead you astray!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

The Tithe It is arguably the most pervasive doctrine of the Church, so well-received that even those who ardently decry any other form of abusive ministry will just as fervently defend this doctrine. “Will a man rob God? Yet you … Continue reading →

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Warnings of False Teaching

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

1. Matthew 7:15 – 20: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even … Continue reading →

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The Church – Why Bother?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

I was privileged to be able to read this book before it went to print. My short review is below, but first – here is a short promotional video from the author, for the book which can be purchased here: … Continue reading →

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What’s in a list of names?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

If you are like me, you tend to not pay close attention to lists of names when you come across them in your Bible reading. Yes, those people are important to God, some lists demonstrate important lineages. There is a … Continue reading →

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The Context of the Law

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

For the first time in my ministry, I have been studying in some depth the Ten Commandments. This has been a most profitable study in my own heart and life. I have been encouraged to share my notes, and while … Continue reading →

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The Way of Salvation

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

The Way of Salvation At the heart of the controversy between Rome and historic Protestants is a dispute over the way of salvation. In speaking of salvation, we note that the term “salvation” encompasses a wide range of important topics, … Continue reading →

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He Has Sent Redemption

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

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Billy talks to his pastor

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

This is a priceless, funny conversation between a humble, inquisitive child (the sort of which Christ tells us His kingdom is made of) and his falsely assured pastor who has – no doubt – been trained at a Southern Baptist … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Bulimia

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Several years ago, the news was full of stories of otherwise normal teenage girls who either didn’t eat enough to nourish their bodies (anorexia) or would consume massive quantities only to barf it up soon thereafter (bulimia). (Fine topics for … Continue reading →

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What Is a True Christian?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

What Is a True Christian? Based on Article http://www.reformation21.org/articles/what-is-a-true-christian.php by Jeremy Walker 2 Corinthians 5:17 is foundational in that it makes a clear declaration that one who is a Christian is one who has been changed! Read and consider it … Continue reading →

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“Problems with Premillennialism”

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

“Problems with Premillennialism” by Sam Storms My departure from Premillennialism was gradual and came  as a result of two discoveries as I studied Scripture. First, I devoted myself to a thorough examination of what the NT said would occur at the … Continue reading →

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The Barley Harvest

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

We’ve likely all read the book of Ruth. We just started a four-week visit to this small book and I cannot but post it here and plead with any visitors to give it a listen.  What is the book of … Continue reading →

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What’s The Big Deal on Creation?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Many Christians point out that the word “day” in Genesis chapter one can mean something other than a 24-hour day and, therefore, the scientific view that the world is billions of years old can be reconciled to the Scriptures. But … Continue reading →

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Is your Worldview based on the world?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Many professing Christians think man has more wisdom than God in determining how long the creation took. Of course, few people put it in those terms, but that is what it boils down to. Here’s an example. What are the … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Vacation Bible School! – Or Is It Time to Repent?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Vacation Bible School sounds innocent enough, it started with good intentions: Christians wanting to reach children with the good news of Jesus. Christianity Astray reports: Unofficially, it’s possible to trace the roots of VBS as far back as the 1870s, … Continue reading →

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3 Diagnostic Questions for the Christian

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

Every child of God ought to know what his Father desires for him. I seem to find three basic questions people ponder that leaves me with the impression that many who claim Christ struggle with the very idea of determining … Continue reading →

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Submission and Authority in the Home

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

Conrad Mbewe continues his exposition of biblical submission and exercise of authority, based on 1 Peter. This message – #4 of 6 – focuses on the family. We see here that rebellion against parents is not a narrow issue which … Continue reading →

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Jehovah’s Witness Resources

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Here are a few quick links to some solid information which, by God’s grace, you may use to share the Gospel of Grace with those JW’s who knock on your door on Saturday morning in order that Christ’s lost sheep who are trapped within … Continue reading →

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Submission in the Workplace

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

In our third installment of Pastor Conrad Mbewe’s teaching from 1 Peter, this dear servant of the Lord continues to meddle in our business! Not only have we been taught the basic biblical principles of submission and authority, and why … Continue reading →

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Biblical perspective on Alcohol

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Many folk will tell you the Bible condemns the consumption of alcohol.  Many churches have taught for years that drinking is a sin.  Some teach that the wine in the Bible was really grape juice, not a fermented alcoholic drink.  … Continue reading →

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Covenantal Dichotomism

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

Late last year I stumbled across a Baptist Reformed blog discussion about a new book that was aimed at refuting infant baptism. With no malice towards those who practice infant baptism, the author of the book explained his aim as … Continue reading →

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Bible Reference Notes: “Children of God and Children of the Devil.”

Posted on August 27, 2008 by

The Bible Reference Notes for today will hopefully clear up a common misconception. In relation to the human race, we often hear people say, “We’re all God’s children.” This, however, is not supported by Scripture. In fact, Scripture clearly lays … Continue reading →

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Bible Reference Notes: “Who’s Responsible for Salvation; Man or God?”

Posted on July 13, 2008 by

The Bible Reference Notes for today are on the subject of exactly who is responsible for man’s salvation. To find out the purpose and exactly how to use these Bible Reference Notes, check out the explanation in my first installment … Continue reading →

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Bible Reference Notes: “Whose Name?”

Posted on June 2, 2008 by

The Bible Reference Notes for today are on the subject of Whose Name? I put these together a while back when debating with some Jehovah’s Witnesses on exactly whose name is above all other names. I thought readers would be … Continue reading →

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Bible Reference Notes: “Hell and the Eternal Soul.”

Posted on April 4, 2008 by

Your Bible reference notes for today are on the topic of Hell and the eternal nature of the human soul. I composed this in 2006 during my four-week debate with Jehovah’s Witnesses as they argued that Hell is fictional and … Continue reading →

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Bible Reference Notes: “The Holy Scriptures”

Posted on March 20, 2008 by

I’ve decided to begin a new series of posts on DefCon called Bible Reference Notes. The idea of this project is to publish a post containing a list of numerous Bible verses on a selected subject–broken down into subcategories–all designed … Continue reading →

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