Author Archives: Tree of Life Church

Run Through Romans (1.18-1.32)

I have included the text of Romans 1.18-32 below.  The Bible text is in red, and my comments are interspersed with the text.  At the end of the Bible text, I will talk about the problem with unrighteousness. 18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, whoContinue reading “Run Through Romans (1.18-1.32)”

Run Through Romans (1:1-17)

The text of Romans 1 can be found here. Please read it in its entirety before reading through my run through. If you want to read in a paraphrase so you can get a feel for the whole chapter, use this link. Romans 1 has a very simple theme: the nations are not righteous. ForContinue reading “Run Through Romans (1:1-17)”

The Gospel in Genesis (Chuck Missler)

We frequently use the familiar term, gospel, or good news. Where is the first place it appears in the Bible? The answer may surprise you. An Integrated Message The great discovery is that the Bible is a message system: it’s not simply 66 books penned by 40 authors over thousands of years, the Bible isContinue reading “The Gospel in Genesis (Chuck Missler)”

What is Righteousness?

As we Run through Romans in the next few weeks, one of the key questions that we will be examining in detail is: how can someone be righteous before God? However, this question immediately brings a question: what is righteousness? The Greek word generally translated righteousness is dikaiosynē (pronounced die-kai-o-soon-ey) and Strong’s dictionary tells usContinue reading “What is Righteousness?”

Seeker friendly?

A couple of people have been asking my opinion of a seeker friendly church. Here are a couple of thoughts: 1. The church is the body of Jesus Christ. It should be Spirit friendly. If the Holy Spirit is not welcome, and manifestations of the Spirit such as tongues, prophecy, words of knowledge, healings andContinue reading “Seeker friendly?”

Run Through Romans (Intro)

I want to work my way through some books of the Bible, just giving a brief overview of each chapter and any highlights. The church is suffering from a lack of knowledge from the Bible. We know a Scripture here and a Scripture there, but we need to be able to know the context ofContinue reading “Run Through Romans (Intro)”

The Measure of Love (E W Kenyon)

The measure of our Love is the measure of our worth to society. Perhaps we have never thought of it in these terms. Men are valued according to their financial or political standing in a community. It is a problem of how much money they have or how much political influence they can swing. Yet,Continue reading “The Measure of Love (E W Kenyon)”

Tree of Life Bookshop

One of the most important things you can do as a Christian is to read encouraging books that communicate well. But walk into any Christian bookstore and so much of the books on offer are to be frank rubbish. They contain erroneous theology, faith-destroying statements and lead to confusion. It is our desire to highlightContinue reading “Tree of Life Bookshop”

Healing Scriptures

Psalm 107:20 He sent His Word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers. Galatians 3:13-14; 29 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse forContinue reading “Healing Scriptures”