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Pete I have a question about this portion of your article. I'm struggling with forming my question properly. So bear with me. (Here's the paragraph in question) (But other doctrines, such as the Rapture, baptism, and the Triune nature of God, are not as clear. Don’t get me wrong, they are clear when you approach the Scriptures without liberal bias or corrupted hermeneutics that pervert your interpretation. But these are not requirements for salvation.) It has been my belief that if you deny the triune nature of God, that would disqualify you from a true salvation. Wouldn't that be a different Jesus?? "Reason for concern" My sister's are high ranking members of the "church of christ" and do not believe in the Triune nature of God, so it is my opinion that they are believing in a different Jesus and true salvation eludes them. It is a strong damning opinion I have and am not proud of it. Help me out here. God bless you and your wonderful work -Mark

Our ladies group was studying & breaking up the sections within the 7 letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3 & we discovered an exciting pattern that I thought I'd share. If you list out just the instruction parts of each letter & then read them in order, you'll notice an amazing crescendo of references pointing to Jesus's return. It was even more exciting to learn when we were sharing this with others, that other brothers and sisters have noticed this pattern as well. Do you see it? Ephesus - no mention of His return Smyrna - no mention of His return Pergamum - Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you . (2:16) Thyatira - Hold on to what you have until I come . (2:25) Sardis - If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief . (3:3) Philedelphia - I will keep you from the hour of trial. I am coming soon . (3:10-11) Laodicea - Here I am! I stand at the door and knock . (3:20) MARANATHA!

Our church has been going through the book of John & this past Sunday our text was chapter 20. I was taken aback over how I'd missed from all my previous readings through the Gospels, this account where Jesus breaths on the disciples and they received the Holy Spirit. 21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be to you; just as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them and *said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained.” This account happened before the day of Pentecost obviously. So I'm left wondering what exactly happened to the disciples on the day of Pentecost? I've always understood that is when they were sealed by the Holy Spirit. But now that this account in John 20 has come to my attention, I must admit I'm a bit confused. Would love to hear any insight that you might offer Pete. And I welcome any input from others as well.