America’s Testing and Way of Escape
The Core Concept: The Divine Testing of Nations A foundational theme of the analysis is that God subjects nations and their leaders to periods of testing to reveal their true character and faithfulness. This concept is derived from the Hebrew word Nasau, which is translated as “try,” “prove,” “tempt,” or “test.” Biblical Precedents for […]
A Society of Death
A Society of Death “Now therefore hearken unto me, oh ye children, for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the post of my doors. For who so findeth me findeth life, […]
Four Hard Truths About Righteousness
Four Hard Truths About Righteousness In our modern world, “righteousness” is often reduced to being a decent person, following a basic moral code, or simply doing more good than bad. We tend to view it as a personal checklist of virtues—kindness, honesty, generosity—that we can tick off to feel secure in our moral standing. […]
Rethinking Divine Rage
Uncomfortable Truths About God, Sin, and Justice In our modern world, the concept of an angry God often feels unsettling. It can seem primitive, a relic of a less enlightened time, fundamentally incompatible with the idea of a loving, merciful creator. We prefer to focus on divine love, grace, and forgiveness, often pushing the […]
The Three Ancient Lies We Still Believe About Morality
The Three Ancient Lies We Still Believe About Morality Many of us view morality as a kind of cosmic balancing act. We imagine a scale where our good deeds are weighed against our bad ones, hoping that our virtues will ultimately outweigh our vices. We believe that being “mostly good” or “a good person at […]
The Lost Blueprint
How a 3-Generation Plan for Fatherhood Forged a Nation Introduction In an age where personal legacies feel fragile and societal foundations seem to be cracking, many are searching for a durable plan for the future. We look to new philosophies and modern strategies, hoping to build something that lasts. Yet, what if the most […]
How to Test False Preachers
What the Bible Says About False Preachers 2 Peter 2:1-2: “but false prophets also arose among the people just as there will be also or excuse me just as there will also be false teachers among you who will secretly induce destructive heresies even denying the master who bought them bringing swift destruction upon themselves. […]
Governmental Transgression of the Eighth Commandment
Governmental Transgression of the Eighth Commandment This document synthesizes an in-depth theological and political analysis of the eighth commandment, “Thou shalt not steal.” The central thesis is that this commandment extends far beyond personal theft to condemn systemic, legalized plunder perpetrated by governments. This governmental theft is presented not as an isolated failing but […]
Mandate for Fellowship
The Mandate for Fellowship Amidst Doctrinal Imperfection Executive Summary This document synthesizes the core arguments from a sermon addressing the challenge believers face when no theologically aligned church is nearby. The central thesis is that Christian fellowship is a non-negotiable biblical mandate, rooted in God’s creational design and affirmed throughout scripture. Isolation is presented as […]
Jerusalem and America Parallels: Bible Verses and Comments
Jerusalem and America Parallels: Bible Verses and Comments Here are the verses and comments that Pastor Sheldon Emry said in his sermon. He has long since departed this world, but this blog hopes to preserve his memory by making transcripts of his sermons available for the first time. “Son of man, cause Jerusalem to […]