Every prayer in Jesus' name is a practice of seeking the victor over death, the one who indeed beat death and came back. Christians should stand up to those who oppose God, and not be swayed by peer pressure or the world's opinion. God's friendship is a sanctuary, and seeking the dead for advice is a baseless endeavor. Instead, Christians should seek the scriptures and adhere to God's word, which brings light and guidance. [... more]

The prophet Isaiah warns Judah against trusting in Assyria and instead calls them to trust in God, emphasizing the importance of holiness and separation from the unclean. He encourages the youth to stand firm in their faith and not be swayed by the culture, and reminds them that it's harder to be a Christian than to not be one. Isaiah also addresses the issue of peer pressure and the temptation to sin, urging the people to fear and reverence God above all else. [... more]

God is mindful of a remnant and will save souls during the great tribulation period. The prophet Isaiah warns Judah of the impending invasion by Assyria, which will bring devastation and destruction. The Assyrians will be used as an instrument of judgment, but they will also be judged for their own sins. The land of God will be without God, and the judgments will fall. [... more]

The Bible warns about apostates who infiltrate churches, driven by their own lusts and desires, and use flattery to gain influence. These individuals cause divisions and live unspiritual lives, often seeking religious sanction for their sinful deeds. The Holy Spirit informs the apostles about the coming of mockers who would abandon the truth, and the church is warned to be vigilant and discerning in its leaders and members. [... more]

Pastor Skip Hyten explores the concept of apostates, individuals who claim to be part of the church but are not genuinely committed to their faith. He discusses the importance of discernment in identifying these individuals and the characteristics they exhibit, such as grumbling, complaining, and speaking with great swelling words to gain an advantage. [... more]

God's love and care for humanity are demonstrated through revealing truth, but this can be uncomfortable, especially when discussing judgment and hell. Pastor Skip examines Jude 1, highlighting the dangers of false teachers and apostates, who bring gloom and doom to the church, and the importance of discernment and spiritual warfare in standing against them. [... more]

Apostates and sinners are treated differently, with apostates receiving severe treatment due to their danger to souls. The prophet's office is higher than anyone in the land when on assignment, but after the assignment, they return to being subjects. The man of God refuses the king's offer of reward and gifts, citing his orders to leave and not return by the same way. He is later tempted by the old prophet of Bethel, who lies about God's word, but the man of God eventually stands firm in his convictions. [... more]

Jude warns the people of God about the dangers of apostates infiltrating churches and the importance of remembering the words of the apostles to deal with apostasy. He emphasizes the need to remember the Christian distinction, duty, and directory, which are found in the Bible, specifically the Old and New Testament scriptures. Jude also warns about the reality of mockers who undermine divine revelation and the importance of being aware of their presence in the church. [... more]

The epistle of Jude warns of apostates who infiltrate churches, disguising their sinfulness with religiosity. It exhorts believers to contend earnestly for the faith, highlighting the importance of the Holy Spirit's work in salvation and the danger of those who reject it. [... more]

Apostasy is a serious threat to one's salvation, and those who fall away from Christ are doomed. The writer of Hebrews warns against the dangers of spiritual immaturity and the consequences of rejecting Christ, emphasizing the importance of faith, salvation, and spiritual maturity. [... more]

Judaism's views on faith, repentance, baptism, and resurrection lacked one critical thing: Jesus Christ. The early Jewish Christians struggled to understand the connection between their Old Testament practices and the fulfillment of those practices in Jesus Christ. They were blocking Christ out, saying his work and death on the cross were not enough. The New Testament recognizes the Old Testament, but it separates the moral code from the ceremonial code and the symbolism of Messiah, putting everything in its place and benefiting from the whole thing because Christ is superior. [... more]

The early Jewish Christians struggled with the disconnect between their faith in the Old Testament and the fulfillment of those things in Jesus Christ. The writer of the letter to the Hebrews emphasizes the importance of moving beyond the elementary principles of Christ to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance and faith, and addressing the doctrine of baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. [... more]

God pronounces believers faultless, declaring them righteous through Jesus' sacrifice, and promises to present them faultless before his glorious presence with exceeding joy, a joy that will bring him joy as he sings over them. [... more]

Investigating leaders and their words is crucial for spiritual discernment, as false teachers can manipulate and deceive even the most well-intentioned believers. The Bible warns of apostasy and the importance of testing all things, holding fast to what is good, and examining oneself to ensure one's faith is genuine and rooted in biblical truth. [... more]

Jude's letter to the church warns of false teachers who grumble, complain, and cause divisions. They mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain an advantage, and manipulate others. The solution to complaining is worshiping, and the church must build character into its gatekeepers to protect its members. [... more]

God will always have the last word, and the enemy uses false teachers to deceive and devastate the church, but God will execute judgment on all who are ungodly, and it will be a personal, coalitional, universal, equitable, and eternal judgment. [... more]