Parable of the Minas

Jesus gives the Parable of the Minas in reaction to the people thinking He would set up His Kingdom immediately—an event that still has not occurred.

The Peter Principle (Part Two)

We have our physical job, and then we also have our spiritual job. They go hand in hand. We are a witness to those we work with and to all those we meet.

The Peter Principle

As one uses the power provided by God's Holy Spirit, even one who has previously failed miserably can rise to astounding levels of spiritual competence.

Principles of Church Leadership

A major responsibility for the fracturing of the WCG rested with the leadership, based on a philosophy of authoritarianism Christ warned against.

Matthew (Part Eight)

Unity (Part 3): Ephesians 4 (A)

God alone chooses the servants through whom He works His will. Sometimes the rationale God uses for selecting His vessels defies worldly wisdom.

A Priceless Gift

God's people are the precious jewels (or the private, personal possessions) of God, obligated to conform exclusively to His will and purpose.

A Priceless Gift

God's children look no different on the outside, but God has given them something inside, something spiritual, that makes them special to Him.

Living By the Sword

Many Christians today believe that killing in self-defense is sanctioned by the Bible. This is a terrible misunderstanding of Christ's teaching.

Don't Stand Still!

The best way to conquer evil is to do righteousness, serving God and mankind. Sins of omission are every bit as devastating as sins of commission.

John (Part Nine)

Jesus teaches the difference between works that cause burdens (work that profanes the Sabbath) and works that relieve burdens. The Father and Son never stop working.