In a world that constantly urges us to find pride in our accomplishments, possessions, or status, we are called to a radically different perspective. Our ultimate source of pride should be in the cross of Jesus Christ alone....

In our walk with Christ, we often encounter challenges that test the authenticity of our faith. Two particularly insidious threats to genuine Christianity are legalism and progressivism. While these may seem like opposite extremes, they share common roots in pride, fear, and hypocrisy. Today, let's explore these dangers and how we can guard against them in our spiritual lives.The Motivation of Pri...

The Call to Authentic Christian CommunityIn a world often marked by pain and hardship, how are we called to respond as followers of Christ? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is love. Not the fleeting, emotional love portrayed in Hollywood romances, but a deep, abiding love that perseveres even in the face of adversity.This love is not dependent on circumstances or feelings. It's not a linear equat...

It is time to answer the third and final portion of question, what relevance do the Nephilim have in Scripture and in our lives today?  We have identified who and what the Nephilim were.  They were a race of giants, the offspring of fallen angels and the daughters of men (Genesis 6:1 - 4).  During the conquest of Canaan, their clans are identified as Rephaim, Anakim, Emim, Zamzummin and the Ammori...

We are going to tackle the second part of our question about the Nephilim this week.  Did they die in the flood?  Remember, the Nephilim were descendants of fallen angels, a race of giants whose purpose was to give people the tools and the knowledge to do evil.  They filled the earth with violence and corrupted the heart and imagination of man (Genesis 6:5 & 6).  So much so, that God determined to...

Our question this week concerns the Nephilim.  What are they?  What, if any, relevance do they have in scripture and in our lives today?  Did they die in the flood?  There is a lot there, more than meets the eye.  So, we will address these over the next couple weeks.  By my account, cultural fascination with the subject has peaked recently.  I admit mine has.  Podcasters and theologians have waded...

Our question this week comes in 2 parts:  Were there other human beings outside of the garden of Eden?  How did Eve’s sons find wives?  For our answer, let’s go directly to the narrative of Genesis 4.  After Cain murdered his brother Abel, he received just punishment from the Lord.  It appears in verse 14 that he is afraid someone will hear of what he did and kill him for it.  One wonders, who exa...