This Essentials teaching covers what it means to “die,” where you will go when you die, when your physical body will be resurrected, and much more.
Six Days is the third teaching in The Beginning subsection of the Essentials series. Here we look at Days 2 through 6 of the Creation week.
True Wealth is material wealth held for the glory of God.
As we dig into this second teaching (chronologically) of the Essentials series we find that God’s work on day one of Creation was a framework for His revelation.
This detailed study shines new light on the Medo-Persian kings in the book of Daniel and serves as a helpful resource for understanding several chapters of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, and Ezra.
In the Essentials teaching on Satan, I mentioned that I find him to be a systems engineer, slowly spreading his networks of deceit that appeal to the sinful nature of fallen man. This Essentials teaching uncovers these systems.
Satan is a Hebrew word which means “adversary.” It is certainly a good idea to understand your adversary. In this Essentials teaching, we will do just that.
Higher Orders of Celestial Beings—Angelic Princes, Cherubim, and Seraphim
In Holy Angels — Parts 1 and 2, we looked at God’s messengers that are without sin and will remain so eternally because they did not choose to follow Satan. Now we are going to examine the higher orders of celestial beings—angelic princes, cherubim, and seraphim. As we move through this Essentials teaching, keep in mind that cherubim and seraphim are celestial “creatures” and not angels. This distinction will become increasingly clear by the time we reach the conclusion.
The Empowerment of the Holy Spirit—Part 2: All the Fine Details
In Part 2 of this 2-part Essentials teaching on the empowerment of the Holy Spirit we dig into all the fine details.
The Empowerment of the Holy Spirit—Part 1: Preparing for the Promise
In Part 1 of this 2-part Essentials series I lay the foundation for understanding the promise of the Father, the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
I am renaming, revising, and expanding my Essentials series on The Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
A brief update on what I am up to and what you should expect to see from True Vine Life in the months to come.
In Part 2 of this Essentials teaching, we examine the creation, authority, and power of holy angels as well as an interesting look into how angels function with the true church.
Holy Angels — Part 1
Holy Angels is the first of four Essentials teachings that will cover the gamut of celestial beings.
The Quest For Innocence
I recently heard someone say that Satan desires to destroy the innocence of children. This reality weighs on my soul and more so now that I have three small children of my own. I investigated what Jesus said about this which lead to this rich discovery.
During one of the 2016 Republican Presidential debates, Texas Senator Ted Cruz said that the dollar should ideally be backed by gold. Many Christians may not be aware of the Biblical relevance of this statement. True Biblical Money shines light on this topic.
This is the first teaching in the Essentials series and it initiates the first subsection called The Beginnings. We must start with God Himself. Here we explore some of the key aspects of the Trinity—the one God's existence as three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
This is the last part in a five-part series on the first several chapters of 1 Samuel. I thought I knew how this was going to end, but the Holy Spirit concluded this study with an interesting revelation that confirmed the original purpose of True Vine Life. Here the success of Samuel's judgeship reveals what is needed for the faithful remnant church to come.
The first several chapters of 1 Samuel provide a relevant picture of the Western church in the year 2016. In part 4 of this series, God fights for Himself and a look into Israel's foreign gods reveals another parallel with the current church environment.
The first several chapters of 1 Samuel provide a relevant picture of the Western church in the year 2016. In part 3 of this series, we learn the real reason for Israel's catastrophic loss of the ark of the covenant. I then explain what the faithful remnant needs to do to escape the same fate, and somehow, Lynyrd Skynyrd finds its way in here.