Matthew 2:1-12, NKJV Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where…… Read more “Wise Men Seek The King (Matthew 2:1-12)”
Caesar Augustus, The Decree, and Quirinius: Does Luke Get It Wrong? (Luke 2:1-7)
Luke 2:1-7, NKJV And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This…… Read more “Caesar Augustus, The Decree, and Quirinius: Does Luke Get It Wrong? (Luke 2:1-7)”
God Will Make Good On His Promises, 2 Peter 3:1-18 (Falling Away Series)
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18, NKJV Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you…… Read more “God Will Make Good On His Promises, 2 Peter 3:1-18 (Falling Away Series)”
When was the biblical canon closed? 2 Peter 3:15-16 and the Council of Nicea claim
We here at The Essential Church believe in studying the Word of God. This past five months or so, we’ve been diving into our Falling Away…… Read more “When was the biblical canon closed? 2 Peter 3:15-16 and the Council of Nicea claim”
Apostate Teachers: Fallen Away, Leading Astray, Part 2 (2 Peter 2:4-22, Falling Away Series)
2 Peter 2:1-22, NKJV But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring…… Read more “Apostate Teachers: Fallen Away, Leading Astray, Part 2 (2 Peter 2:4-22, Falling Away Series)”
Apostate Teachers: Fallen Away, Leading Astray, 2 Peter 2:1-3 (Falling Away Series)
2 Peter 2:1-3, NKJV But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly…… Read more “Apostate Teachers: Fallen Away, Leading Astray, 2 Peter 2:1-3 (Falling Away Series)”
Building Upon Your Faith: A Lifetime Exercise, 2 Peter 1:1-11 (Falling Away Series)
2 Peter 1:1-11, NKJV Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God…… Read more “Building Upon Your Faith: A Lifetime Exercise, 2 Peter 1:1-11 (Falling Away Series)”
God repeats warning against Eternal Security, Ezekiel 33:12-20 (Falling Away Series)
Ezekiel 33:12-20, NKJV 12 “Therefore you, O son of man, say to the children of your people: ‘The righteousness of the righteous man shall not deliver him…… Read more “God repeats warning against Eternal Security, Ezekiel 33:12-20 (Falling Away Series)”
God warns against Eternal Security, Ezekiel 18:1-32 (Falling Away Series)
Ezekiel 18:1-32, NKJV The word of the Lord came to me again, saying, 2 “What do you mean when you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying:…… Read more “God warns against Eternal Security, Ezekiel 18:1-32 (Falling Away Series)”
Faith Can Fail, Luke 22:31-34 (Falling Away Series)
Luke 22:31-34, NKJV 31 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should…… Read more “Faith Can Fail, Luke 22:31-34 (Falling Away Series)”