The Biblical Discernment Newsletter

While there is some value in the Hebrew Roots movement, I find inceasingly many falling away into legalism, festivals, Sabbaths, etc. which focuses on this world we should be dead and dying to. Reference: Col. 2

Quotes of some early Christian's from David Bercot's book, "The Pilgrim Road." I want to reveal the big difference of their views of persecutions/trials, and being separate from this world, as compared to the modern (so-called) church.

General thoughts on the Christian and work. Work vs. Fullfilling your ministry, working to live/not living to work, and more.

Discussing the great chasm of Luke 16, regarding faith and the decietfullness of riches, and a sermon from David Wilkerson.

I discuss the way of non-resistence, non-political Christianity, more akin to the New Testament Church and early Christian writers. "Turn the cheek" means exactly what it says.

I cover the 8 takeaways from the Fall of Adam & Eve and how it relates to our money issues (as mentioned in chapter 3 of "Redeeming Money" by Paul David Tripp).

A review of "In God We Don't Trust" by David Bercot and my added spiritual thoughts on obeying God/Messiah, governments, and regarding the persecution of Christians.

Being Good Stewards means realizing God is the Creator and Owner of all things. We are just stewards - some good, some bad stewards!

I discuss how God's revealed the Anabaptists to me as the true church model. I compare them with our modern worldly church and other observations.

I recently came across a deceptive church movement called the "World Mission Society Church of God" (watv.org) that teaches there is a Korean Heavenly Mother and we need to keep her rules on our hearts! 😯

I discuss believing/belief, faith, atheism, and the 'once saved always saved' heresy. (References Jonah 3;5, James 1:22-27, 2:14-26)

Chapter 2 of "Redeeming Money" by Paul David Tripp, we discuss that Tripp calls the 4 identities the Bible assigns to us; Creature (of God), Sinner, Sufferer, & Saint.

Quick discussion on idolatry in the church today. Every church I go to seem to have large crosses for the congregation to face while praying and worshiping. Make NO graven image and bring an accursed item into your home (or dwelling place), and you will be accursed.

I begin discussing book "Redeeming Money" by Paul David Tripp along with biblical concepts on money. (References on Rom. 8:1-7, Gal. 5:16-17, 1 Tim. 6:9-11).

Should Christian's be focused on local and national politics? Could it rob you of your spiritual walk? Let's discuss the bible and early church views.

In this final part 16 of this series, I conclude with sacrificing all for Messiah/Christ, reading some from Andrew Murray's book "Abide in Christ" and more.

In part 15, I discuss love and God is love and how it connects with His commandments (1 John, 1 Corinth. 13, 2 Peter 1:5-11).

In part 14, I discuss focusing on God's Kingdom, Apostle Paul on using his Roman citizenship (Acts), stumbling blocks in one's life, and being like a child.

In part 13, I discuss expecting the return of Messiah, worries of war, famine, politics, economies, and God's Kingdom. Plus, we listen to a portion of a sermon by David Wilkerson.

In part 12, I read through chapter 3 of an old book "Will the Real Heretics Please Stand Up" by David Bercot (1989). The early Christian church vs. Modern church and the lack of love today!

In part 11, I discuss rich and poor in Proverbs 28 and how it shows an "evil eye" is focused on greed/coveteousness and tie it into Messiah's speech in Matt. 6:19-24.

In part 10, I discuss denying oneself (Phil. 3:8-9), being a living sacrifice, believers being like the wind (John 3:8), and more!

In part 9, we cover the Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23), spiritual egypt, Psalm 34, and more!

In part 8, I discuss some personal testimonies that has happened to me during this journey of focusing on the Kingdom of Elohyim, and denying self more!

In part 7, I discuss actual mercy, being like a child, from the heart one speaks, and on the rich who oppress. (References: Matt. 5:7, 12:33-35, & 18:2-4, James 2).