Those first 11 chapters of Genesis that were discussed in the previous message also brought about the formation of how societies function for the most part even until today. First was volition. Volition is not only the freedom to choose, but the responsibility to do so. Next there was marriage. It was formed as a union between one man and one woman.…
To make all men see….. Ephesians 3:9
To make all men see….. Ephesians 3:9
Sermons by Tracy Plessinger (Page 6)
Today it would be absurd to think that there is someone alive who had known someone who had known Christ. But when we look at the patriarchs from Genesis 1 to Genesis 11, this could type of thing could have been possible even until Jacob was a small child. Shem, the son of Noah, lived until the time of Abraham, Isaac and…
Throughout the Old and New Testament narratives, we see examples of those who refused to disobey God because their government demanded it. Each time it is done, the consequences of following God are taken willingly. Paul, when he was taken by the Romans to save him from the Jews, appealed to Caesar. From that time forward, each tome he was examined at…
Good governance is that which provides accountability for volition based on TRUTH. Bad governance is that which governs or judges for personal rewards. (Amazing how federal legislators all become wealthy while in office.) Bad governance divides citizens into classes, from the important ones to the most unimportant ones. Bad governance in almost every historical case, seeks to take volition away from those…
Fasting in the Old Testament is almost always done because of remorse for sins against God, or occasionally for wrongdoing another person. It is never done as a ritualistic event, except on the day of atonement, when the people where to afflict their souls because of their sins. In the New Testament, the Pharisees had taken the act of fasting and turned…
Government was created to be the foundation of truth and justice. “The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government. “ “The very idea of the power and right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.” “The aggregate happiness of society, which is best promoted by the practice of a virtuous…
Matthew 6:9-13 is what is commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer.” It is repeated in multitudes of churches every week, actually contradicting what Christ said in verse 7. This prayer is not a prayer that the Lord prayed, but instructions that he was giving to his disciples. It wasn’t something for them to simply repeat, but a manner and pattern for what they…
Government is a divinely created institution. It’s purpose is to allow people to live quiet and peaceable lives. George Washington made many statements about government and its’ role in society, many of them which have parallel truths found in the scriptures. https://www.youtube.com/@GraceAliveMinistries
When Erika Kirk spoke at Charlie Kirk’s funeral, she forgave his murderer. The basis she sited for doing this were actually from a very specific situation from a specific request from Christ. It isn’t the basis for which we should forgive others today. There is a scriptural basis for us to forgive others, but it has nothing to do with what Christ…
Discussions on 1 Timothy 2:1-3 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Why? 1…