Giving at church is an act of worship. You do not give to the church, but to God by means of the church. Giving is not for God, but for you. God does not need your money, but you need to give, because it shows you that you are more dependent on Jesus than on the offering. So, how much do you give? Continue reading
Author Archives: shepherdbryan
SGL: How does a Home Group run?
Home Group is a great training center for building disciple-making leaders. It is the place where those who want to become disciple-makers can practice leadership in a safe environment and take the risks of making mistakes. Continue reading
Is faith the “gift of God” in Ephesians 2:8-9?
Salvation is the most important subject of Christianity. If you get salvation “wrong,” how can anything else be right? Continue reading
What is the glory of God?
The glory of God is one of the greatest aspects of God we can understand. It is the phrase that addresses all that God is and does. It is not used for man, because the glory of God is unique only to Him and God is infinite. Continue reading
Who is outside the city described in Revelation 22:14-15?
This is a great question from a dad leading his family. Below is the context of the passage: Continue reading
Book Review: Jude by Arnold Fruchtenbaum
Ariel Bible Commentary incorporates the Messianic Jewish Epistles into one volume and Jude is a part of that volume. Fruchtenbaum’s commentary on Jude is clear and concise. He demonstrates the parallel structure with 2 Peter and defines the author, recipients and occasion of the text. Continue reading
Can I lose my salvation?
The greatest joy in life is confidence in your eternal destiny. Everyone is born sinful and under condemnation (Rom. 5:12). We prove that because we sin against God and show it by our sins against others. Continue reading