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  1. bdavidc

    The Greatest Lie Ever Told: You’re Fine Just as You Are

    Yes, according to the Bible, everyone who is truly born again has been baptized by the Holy Spirit. The moment someone genuinely repents and believes in the Lord Jesus Christ, they are indwelt and sealed by the Holy Spirit. Paul says clearly in 1 Corinthians 12:13, "For in one Spirit we were all...
  2. bdavidc

    The Greatest Lie Ever Told: You’re Fine Just as You Are

    One of the most dangerous lies saturating our world today is this: You’re fine just as you are. The enemy speaks this lie directly to us which is subtle yet deadly because it affirms our false sense of security. Satan uses flattering half-truths to mislead people into thinking they have achieved...
  3. Deceived by Religion, Shut Out by Christ

    Deceived by Religion, Shut Out by Christ

    As Jesus made His way to Jerusalem, a profound question was posed to Him: Jesus Christ was questioned as He journeyed to Jerusalem with “Lord, will only a few be saved?” (Luke 13:23). Instead of providing a numerical answer, He issued a compelling directive, urgent, significant, and deeply...
  4. bdavidc

    The Bible is Father-Centric not Christo-Centric

    You speak boldly, but I urge you to tread carefully when speaking of the living God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. You will one day answer to Him, and I would caution you strongly against calling Him a "pagan god." That is not only deeply irreverent, but a fearful accusation against the...
  5. bdavidc

    Don't fall into the trap, of thinking your faith is solely your doing - it is your doing in part, but praise God daily

    It is important to test every spiritual impression or inner voice by the unchanging truth of God's Word, because God never speaks anything that contradicts Scripture. While personal experiences can be meaningful, they must be weighed against what God has revealed in the Bible. Scripture is clear...
  6. bdavidc

    Don't learn to know good and evil. Learn God's word. Only God's word is good. And learn to endure anything.

    That’s an interesting thought, and it touches on something deeply important in the account of the fall. In Genesis, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was not just about learning abstract ideas or moral concepts. It was about humanity choosing to define good and evil for themselves...
  7. bdavidc

    Annihilationism, the Wicked and Sinners do Cease to Exist

    The claim that Annihilationism is directly taught in God's Word goes beyond what the whole counsel of Scripture reveals. While some verses speak of destruction, others describe the punishment of the wicked as conscious and ongoing. For example, in Revelation 14:10-11, those who receive the mark...
  8. bdavidc

    Don't learn to know good and evil. Learn God's word. Only God's word is good. And learn to endure anything.

    Eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was the original sin. The desire to determine good and evil apart from God is still very much alive. People continue to seek moral autonomy, choosing their own standards rather than submitting to God's truth revealed in Scripture. This is...
  9. bdavidc

    No Exceptions: Jesus Was Talking to You

    I look forward to reading through the Bible in a year because just about every day I see something new, and it makes me think, "How does this apply to us today?" One verse that stood out recently was when Peter said, “Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for all?” (Luke 12:41). At first...
  10. bdavidc

    The Bible is Father-Centric not Christo-Centric

    I understand precisely what I say since I speak from Scripture's clear and consistent witness rather than confusion or error. The divinity of Jesus exists as God who shares an eternal unity with the Father while remaining a distinct individual and this truth comes from divine revelation rather...
  11. bdavidc

    The Bible is Father-Centric not Christo-Centric

    The claim that the Bible is not Christocentric is problematic from a biblical perspective. While God the Father is absolutely central, the New Testament reveals that Jesus Christ is not secondary in significance but is fully united with the Father in purpose and glory. Jesus said, “I and the...
  12. bdavidc

    Don't learn to know good and evil. Learn God's word. Only God's word is good. And learn to endure anything.

    I completely agree with this. When people do not know the Word of God, they become confused, easily deceived, and begin to adopt the standards of the world. Isaiah 5:20 warns, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.” This is exactly what...
  13. bdavidc

    Don't fall into the trap, of thinking your faith is solely your doing - it is your doing in part, but praise God daily

    I agree with the "hopefully it is more God's!" as that is what the Bible teaches. Scripture teaches clearly that salvation is entirely the work of God from beginning to end. While human response is necessary, repentance and faith, it is God who initiates, enables, and completes the work of...
  14. bdavidc

    Building Lives, Not Buildings: The Biblical Mandate for Charitable Giving

    When a Christian is truly focused on Jesus Christ, they are not caught up in defending prosperity or promoting the so-called “gospel of poverty,” which I have never heard of, must be a “prosperity gospel preachers” term to try and silence people from speaking against them. I have never promoted...
  15. bdavidc

    Building Lives, Not Buildings: The Biblical Mandate for Charitable Giving

    There is no doubt that God is a good Father who cares for His children and provides for their needs, and it is true that He calls us to be generous, especially toward the poor and toward the work of the ministry. However, when someone is constantly defending prosperity and saying that God always...
  16. bdavidc

    Speaking God's Word

    I agree, that could very well be the reason, and they simply may not have understood that the person was merely speaking what the Bible says can take place in our lives. It can be concerning when people speak too casually about hearing from the Lord, especially when they frequently say, “The...
  17. bdavidc

    Whole denominations, ministries and churches bow to the Baals of productivity and power. We want...

    Whole denominations, ministries and churches bow to the Baals of productivity and power. We want bigger buildings, bigger budgets and bigger badges - all for the kingdom of course. -David Orton
  18. bdavidc

    Building Lives, Not Buildings: The Biblical Mandate for Charitable Giving

    Click Here for the new blog post. In many cases, when preachers beg for money, especially in emotionally charged or manipulative ways, the money often goes to maintain the ministry’s image, fund lavish lifestyles, or build physical empires, like bigger buildings, expensive media productions, or...
  19. Building Lives, Not Buildings: The Biblical Mandate for Charitable Giving

    Building Lives, Not Buildings: The Biblical Mandate for Charitable Giving

    Click here to listen For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. ~ Luke 12:34 Luke 12:34 states, "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Here Jesus is addressing the direction of the affections and priorities of a person directly. From the Bible alone we...
  20. bdavidc

    Eyes Off the Truth: Recovering the Simplicity of the Gospel

    In a time when church buildings grow taller and programs grow busier, many are left wondering what the Gospel really is and where it can still be found in its purity. Confusion abounds not because the Word of God has changed, but because many have shifted their eyes from Christ to construction...
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