The Bible and Our Culture

How to ascend into the mountain of the LORD. Worshipping together brings a different anointing. God's command to party regularly. There was no physical house when David wrote songs about the house of the Lord.

Our hope as believers brings a stark contrast to the world's lack of hope. Focus on the unseen--focus on the eternal! What hope do we have that the world wants to hear. Jesus gives us hope in so many different facets.  Focusing on eternity is hope the world can't boast about. The world's lack of hope must be addressed.

2 Corinthians 4: 7-18.   We truly have hope in a way the world never could.  We must boast, but boast in God! Suffering often solidifies our convictions.

God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours so we must forsake our thoughts. Too many believers underestimate the Bible. Jesus is the Word made flesh. God's Thoughts vs. Your Thoughts.

Pastor Jay's address to Spokane City Council regarding "Climate Resiliency" funding.   Economic freedom is far more important to Third World Countries (and all countries) than environmental protections.

There are a lot of "environments" to be concerned about more than geological environment. The Data has to match what your funders want.  Honest people would find it difficult to look for data that would cause them to lose their job.   Climate Change Hysteria is anxiety we reap from not trusting God.

Many who call themselves "anti-racist" insists there is "good" racism. The CNN spirit wants to inflame society with more and more racism. Neo-racism is the Left trying to put out a fire with gasoline.  

How have we gone so far that we think racial segregation is combating racism? Today's racists call themselves antiracists. There is more racism on the Left, but there are pockets of antiquated racism on the Right.   Segregated graduations tries to put lipstick on a pig, but contributes to more racism. Antiquated racism versus Neo-racism.

Biblical Worldview is what our society lacks, and what believers today should prioritize.  The Holy Spirit will unlock new levels in understanding of the Holy Scriptures. Theopneustos! Many Christians are not making the Bible a priority, which makes a "biblical church" more of a priority. 

Biblical Christianity cannot be "Progressive" Christianity. What matters on everything important is what the Bible say. There is so much proof the Bible can be trusted. Biblical Christianity never adapts, updates, evolves or progresses.

The Bible calls us out of the world's systems. Many denominations that were founded on hardcore biblical principles generations ago, no longer value a biblical worldview and even attack it.   Many who call themselves Christians, live out a secular worldview unaware of the importance of a biblical worldview. A new believer can minister in many ways even before they learn a lot of biblical theology,...

Relationships hurt sooner or later, but they are worth the risk, they are worth the pain.   Whether an extrovert or introvert, valuing and stewarding relationships or part of God's plan, part of a biblical worldview.  

There are challenges of remaining simple like Jesus taught. We are called to keep the gospel and our lives with Jesus simple.  What does that mean? What does it look like?  

There is power in your testimony! God is faithful to work His character in His saints regardless of the challenges they face.

The first key to victory over demons is: Don't Sin. Paul's ministry in Ephesus shows the devil's plans backfire. Demons and Satan often shoot themselves in the foot; that is, their plans will backfire if we stand against them in faith and truth. Time with the Lord alone and time with Lord collectively are important to your health. Time with God is an epic fight but keep fighting!

Paul's ministry in Ephesus was successful!  Because they were able to replicate themselves starting with Paul. Even if you find yourself within tyranny, keep sharing your testimony.  The kingdom of God cannot be oppressed.   A daily grind and routine of regular Bible Study is what led to success! The church of Ephesus shows kingdom methods for advancement.  Replication is God's method of growth. T...

Apollos, humility, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit.  (Acts 18) Apollos was an amazing minister even though he didn't know about this second baptism of the Holy Spirit. If you haven’t experienced the subsequent baptism of the Holy Spirit, please leave your heart open to it. If you have experienced this subsequent baptism of the Holy Spirit, please receive from today’s Apollos-type believers. Thi...

There is such value to your soul in trash-talking demonic forces. Demonstrate the wisdom of God by your actions. Like a professional athlete, when you struggle, go back to the fundamentals. Perspective is everything!

Riots, race and provoking the lost to jealousy. Live an adventurous life for Jesus!  It will bring persecution.   Make unbelievers jealous of the life you have in Christ. Why did Paul go to the Jews first?  He didn't have a racial bias.  He had companions of all sorts of different ethnic backgrounds.  He wanted the advantage of the Jewish people's background and worldview to help disciple new conv...

Too many "Christians" don't want to show lost people they are lost; sadly, they want to be popular with them. Because of intimidation; there is a tragic decline in the percentage of people who call themselves Christians today compared to a few years ago.   Sadly, "Christians" don't want to show lost people they are lost; they want to be popular with them. They become easily intimidated.

Pastors have a right to earn a Salary as the serve in the Church, but it doesn't mean those who don't earn a salary are not as "spiritual" or impactful.   Be a minister wherever your "secular" career might take you.  Have a marriage like Aquila and Priscilla! Have a career and ministry like Aquila and Priscilla! Aquila and Priscilla have an amazing story the Bible hints at, but never really fills...

Political groups ought to be involved in politics.   A sense of community is great, but community-ism is often a trojan horse to surrender liberty. Rioting is a tactic of the Left not the Right.   Why did Jesus name His people after a political group, Ecclesia? Acts 19 shows the true meaning of the biblical word "church".

Keep your perspective, "keep looking down" because you are seated in the heavenlies. God seated us in the heavenly places with Jesus.  Ephesians 2 tells us who we are because of what Jesus has done. There is nothing but vanity under the sun.

Judges 8 highlights a distinction in how there's a place for tolerating even those who might have strong personalities, provided they are committed to standing firm for the values we believe in. Conversely, we should be wary of those who are unwilling to engage in the challenges we face.   Gideon's interactions with the Ephraimites offer a valuable lesson. Even though they leveled unfair criticism...

Though David v. Goliath is an amazing underdog story, it is still not as much of an underdog story as Gideon's army of 200.   Beware of intimidation. Gideon's army of 200. Be active in your local church.  God will help us build our faith.  We can stand in faith and cause the enemy's plans.