Biblical Elucidation

On this episode, discover how the Bible answers these questions concerning binding and loosing: What does it mean to bind and to loose and how should we use them? Binding and Loosing takes us back to the first chapter of the book of Genesis to understand the depths of this culturally known idiom to bind and to loose.

Have you ever said or heard the expression, "I am not perfect; no one is perfect but Jesus?" What is the truth concerning being perfect? Has God commanded us to do what is believed to be impossible or is our view of perfection blurred? Lets discover what the Bible says about Perfect.

What is God revealing to us in 2 Chronicles 7:14? What exactly are His terms and/or conditions to hear from Heaven, forgive our sins, and heal our land? What if the prayers you've been praying are not the prayers God is looking for? 

What is your definition of faith? Faith is one of the most misunderstood biblical ideas; it is both misunderstood by the Believer and Unbeliever alike. But, how does the bible define faith? When this question is asked most believers quickly quote Hebrews 11:1  Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. It is easily quoted but what does it mean?

What does it mean for something to be reasonable? Have you ever thought to apply what consider reasonable to Romans 12:1-2? Discover the treasures God has hidden for us in His Word. 

When it comes to Biblical things do you know what is “Needed” verses what is "Necessary?" In a right now moment do you do what is needed or what is necessary? The Bible presents to us a situation where Martha and Mary face just that teaching us  to Choose the Good Part.

Have you ever heard someone say, "the Bible says, come as you are?" Implying that you can come to church dressed however you desire in whatever it is that you have. Is this idea of Coming As We Are biblical or just a popular expression? Let's discover what God is revealing to us in scripture.

Do you remember the story of Cain and Able? If so, have you ever considered the importance of each word used in this scripture? Lets stop, slow down, and read what the Bible says again concerning Cain and Able's offerings to discover what God is revealing to us in this well known story of the Bible.

Q&A Answering the questions, Are all sins equal? Are all sins seen equally in the eyes of God?

If your entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven depended on you choosing rightly between religion or relationship which one would you choose? Would you be willing to risk eternity on your choice? Is relationship of greater importance than religion? Truth is this idea in scripture is pivotal to the life of a believer. Let’s compare what we know to what is being presented in the Bible about these matter. What you will find will enlighten you of this vital aspect of Christianity.

Only God can judge me! How many times have we heard that statement? Why would the Bible include a book called Judges if no one could judge us but God? Take a listen to see what the Word has to say about this matter. It will reveal that there is more than meets the eye.   

Have you ever heard someone say All you need is Faith the size of a mustard seed?Have you ever said all I need is faith the size of a mustard seed!! The mustard seed biblically was the smallest seed known; something small that grows into something big. Matthew 17:19-20 (KJV) Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Why do we tithe? What is the tithe? Where did it come from? The first mention of tithe is found in Genesis 14:18-20 and it holds the secrets you've been searching for about the tithe.

Episode 008 Revere or Fear What does it mean to reverence and/or fear God? Should we have reverence and awe before the almighty God or be afraid? This is a question that should be on the minds of all that seek God.

Rev 3:20  Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Many altar calls have opened to this passage of scripture. Stating that Jesus is knocking on the door of your heart... will you let Him in? Because of this many Believers have said, Jesus has knocked on the door of my heart and I let Him in. But, is this what scripture is revealing to us concerning Revelation 3:20?

1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Discovering the truth behind what is arguably one of the most misquoted and  misinterpreted passages of scripture in the Bible.

Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Wisdom is the first thing, yet we tend to reach the point of wisdom and stop. We do this because of the hard road and grueling process it takes to reach wisdom. It is through the words of Solomon that realize that wisdom is the origin of everything and all things to come.

Jeremiah 17:10 I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. It is true that God knows our hearts, but the belief many have concerning the heart is a spiritual fallacy. God knowing our hearts is not the good news we thought it was.

Matthew 6:33 (KJV) But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. What is the Lord trying to reveal to the Church? The answer is found in this teaching.  

Luk 4:16  And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. Upon taking the time to consider the text, it becomes apparent that our Lord regularly attended service at the synagogue. The text states, "as His custom was,"which in modern terms would read, as was His usual. What is the Lord teaching todays Church?