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Is “Jesus” Always the Answer?

January 7, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - Friend, Prof 18:24, Prov 17:17, Servant

Most of us have heard the story of the Sunday school teacher who asked Johnny: “What is a gray animal with a bushy tail that hides nuts for the winter?” Johnny answers: “I know the answer is Jesus, but it sounds like a squirrel to me.” This anecdote is funny because “Jesus” is often the

What Are God’s Promises?

January 6, 2025 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Conditional promises, promise of life, unconditional promises

The word promise, when used as a noun, means “a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified.” When used as a verb, it means “to pledge to do, bring about, or provide.” Some promises are conditional and some are unconditional. Let’s say you promise to take your kids to the bounce

“They Don’t Play in Orange County”

January 3, 2025 by Ken Yates in Blog - discipline, Mercy, Prov 21:15, wrath

As I write this blog, a video is making the rounds on certain news channels as well as YouTube. I am sure many of you have seen it. The video starts with two young women going into various stores in California. They steal numerous items. When I was younger, my friends and I would sometimes

Is Worry a Sin?

January 2, 2025 by Sam Marr in Blog - generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Phil 4:6-7). Working at the GES office, I have the privilege of taking questions from people

The Fifth Gospel

January 1, 2025 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - good news, Gospel, Isaiah, Isaiah 40

Most people have heard of the four Gospels––Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. But did you know that many Bible students refer to the book of Isaiah as the Fifth Gospel? There are a variety of reasons for this nickname. Like Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the book of Isaiah speaks about the life of Christ.

A Sermon from a Painting

December 31, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - 1 Pet 1:6-9, Discipleship, Jas 1:3, Mark 4:35-41, rewards

I am not an art historian, but I can appreciate a great painting. Most of us have seen the painting The Storm on the Sea of Galilee by the Dutch artist Rembrandt. As you might guess, it depicts the account of Jesus and the twelve disciples crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat. Mark

Did You Know That Brian Zahnd Is Dangerous?

December 30, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Christian deconstructionism

I received a super question from Susanne: Hello! Recently I had a ministry partner tell me after I had reviewed the statement of faith from our ministry that she has a problem with penal substitutionary atonement. We have met two times to discuss. Much of her change in theology is from Brian Zahnd. How can

A Weak Powerful Man

December 27, 2024 by Ken Yates in Blog - Holy Spirit, Jas 3:8, Prov 16:32, Rom 6:16, Sanctification

How do we measure power in this world? In most cases, we consider somebody powerful if they are rich or if they hold a position of authority. A political ruler is the most obvious example. Donald Trump is a powerful man. Just this week, I heard a news anchor call him the most powerful man

What Are the Ten Most Misunderstood Passages in the Bible? (Part 2)

December 26, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Interpretation, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 4:13, Romans 10:9-10

In Part 1, I pointed out that Ron asked an interesting question: “What are the ten most misunderstood Bible verses or passages?” In that blog, I considered the first five verses and passages. In this blog I will consider the second five verses or passages that I think are the most misunderstood, along with a

Merry Christmas from GES

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Sam Marr in Blog