God’s Death Row

In the Scripture, God declared the value of capital punishment. Those who unjustly took life, were to have their life taken in return. Following the flood, God communicated this law to Noah: Surely for your lifeblood I will demand a reckoning … From the hand of every man’s brother I will require the life of man. … More God’s Death Row

Do Not Be Confused by Hyper-Monergism

Jesus says, “Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3)  Clearly, spiritual rebirth or regeneration precedes spiritual reconciliation and communion. Later, Jesus says, “Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5)  The natural man is born through water. When … More Do Not Be Confused by Hyper-Monergism

Glorious Discrimination: When God Prefers the Later-Born Son

Throughout Genesis, God has consistently chosen not to bless the firstborn son to the degree of a later-born son. Seth was preferred over Cain; Isaac was preferred over Ishmael; Jacob was preferred over Esau; Perez over Zerah; and Joseph was preferred over all his older brothers. Fathers often resisted or objected to God’s selection, but … More Glorious Discrimination: When God Prefers the Later-Born Son