Why the Husband Had to Die
The Radical Legal Logic of Pentecost The Holiday We Forgot to Appreciate In the grand arc of the Western liturgical tradition, Pentecost is frequently treated as something of a theological leftover. We commemorate the dramatic rescue of Passover and the triumphant victory of the Resurrection with high solemnity, yet Pentecost is often relegated to a […]
Beyond the Altar
Hidden Marriage Proposal in Scripture Introduction: The Treasure Hunter’s Perspective Reading the Bible is not a passive religious exercise; it is an arduous, rewarding act of spiritual archaeology. Over the course of my life, I have meticulously surveyed the scriptural landscape, reading the Word in its entirety between 30 and 50 times across various translations. […]
The Forgotten Wedding: Why Pentecost is the Ultimate Goal of Freedom
Why Pentecost is the Ultimate Goal of Freedom Introduction: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle Many of us observe religious holidays as a matter of habit or tradition, yet we often miss the underlying architecture that connects them. We tend to view these biblical events as isolated stories—snapshots in a photo album—rather than pieces of […]
National Repentance, Divine Judgment, and the Restoration of the Kingdom
Our Coming Days of Repentance Weekly Sermon, 29 March 2026 By Pastor Sheldon Emry Click Here Summary This briefing synthesizes the central themes and scriptural analyses regarding a perceived national mandate for repentance within the United States, framed through the lens of Kingdom Identity theology. The core argument asserts that the current social, economic, and […]
A Second Look at Romans 13
Is Rebellion Against Tyranny Obedience to God? “Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.” (Psa. 91:13) I find this to be another of the promises given to those who are dwelling in the shelter of the most high. So often we read things […]
The Judeo-Christian Myth
The Judeo-Christian Myth The popular phrase “Judeo-Christian tradition” is a modern myth with no historical, theological, or biblical basis. Christianity and Judaism, it states, are not sister religions but fundamentally opposing systems with incompatible beliefs. Origin of the Myth The term “Judeo-Christian” did not exist for most of Christian history. Jewish scholar Arthur A. Cohen […]
Resurrection and Restitution: Understanding What Happens After Christ Returns
Understanding What Happens After Christ Returns Few topics stir as much curiosity—and confusion—among sincere believers as the resurrection and the age that follows Christ’s return. Over recent weeks, many have asked thoughtful questions: Who rises first? Are there really two resurrections? What happens to the nations? What does the “second death” mean? These are not […]
A Harvest of Hope
The Story of the First Thanksgiving Introduction: A People on the Edge The story of the first Thanksgiving, drawn from the eyewitness account of William Bradford, is about more than just a celebratory feast. It is a story of survival, faith, and the profound gratitude that is born only from enduring immense hardship. For the […]
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, […]