Use of Merism in the Bible

Use of Merism in the Bible

I remember the first time that I came across the word merism during a lighthearted study on the various literary devices used throughout the Bible. Oh, and for those who don’t know, there are quite a bit of literary devices used in the Bible, such as: Simile...
Is a Carnal Home a Sinful Home?

Is a Carnal Home a Sinful Home?

Imagine walking into someone’s house and being impressed with the tidiness and lack of clutter in the home. I mean, nobody likes clutter and few like to walk into a house that fails some basic standards of tidiness. In fact, there is just something about tidy and...
Rage, the Mob Mentality, and Preaching

Rage, the Mob Mentality, and Preaching

What does rage, the mob mentality, and preaching have in common? I wish the answer to this question was a resounding “nothing,” but that is not the case. So how exactly are these three things related? Let me play out a scenario for you. A random preacher, caught up in...
The Power to Loose and Bind (Part 2)

The Power to Loose and Bind (Part 2)

Understanding the incredible power of Jesus and the foundational structure of the church leads to a greater understanding of the solidity that we have as Apostolic Christians. Since the powers of hell CANNOT prevail against Jesus (having already tried) we then have a...
The Power to Loose and Bind (Part 2)

The Power to Loose and Bind (Part 1)

Matthew 16:13-20 (KJV) 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the...