First Century Christianity

When Faith Hurts: Good Works, Betrayal, and the Love of God

This sermon explores John 3:16–18 and the tension between faith, emotion, and obedience. It reflects on how believers often approach faith through doctrine and problem-solving, yet still face deep pain when betrayed by family, friends, or the world around them. Drawing from Genesis, Isaiah 53, Matthew 5, and the crucifixion of Yeshua, the message emphasizes that good works matter, our actions affect others, and emotional suffering is part of the human experience. Even in heartache, God’s love, salvation, and purpose remain sure. The call is to be angry and do not sin, to let our light shine through good works, and to trust that God can bring good out of even the deepest wounds. John 3:16, John 3:17, John 3:18, sermon, Christian sermon, faith and works, good works, betrayal, emotional pain, suffering, God’s love, salvation, Yeshua, Jesus Christ, Isaiah 53, Genesis 3, Matthew 5:13-16, light of the world, salt of the earth, be angry and do not sin, obedience, discipleship, forgiveness, family pain, spiritual growth, Christian encouragement, biblical teaching

Lunar Sabbath Keeping is Beyond Ridiculous

The Sabbath is sundown Friday to sundown Saturday and has been since creation. The Sabbath is the 7th day of the week and is not tied to moons or months. This is super easy to understand and sometimes doctrines need to be dismissed out of hand.

Are Mormons Christians? A Biblical Case for Humility and Mercy

In this video, I respond to the recent controversy over the Department of Defense leaving the LDS Church off its list of Christian denominations. I explain why I believe members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should be recognized as Christians in the broad sense of believing in Jesus as the Messiah, His sinless life, His sacrificial death, and His resurrection. I also make the case that too many believers approach doctrine with pride instead of humility. Drawing from passages like 1 John 5:11–12 and Matthew 7:1–2, this message is a reminder that none of us sees perfectly, and that judgment belongs to God. Even where we strongly disagree on doctrine, we should be careful not to condemn those who confess the Son. This is a call to study deeply, walk humbly, and extend the same mercy we hope to receive. Are Mormons Christians, LDS Christians, Mormonism, Christianity, Department of Defense LDS, Christian denominations, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, biblical perspective, Christian humility, judge not, Matthew 7, 1 John 5, doctrine and humility, Yeshua, Yahweh, Shabbat, Sabbath, faith in Jesus, Christian mercy, religious debate

Genesis 6 Explained: A Biblical Interpretation You’ve Probably Never Heard

The longer and more comprehensive version is available here https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LgxoPddzLrCQ8B4AeKRLI?si=1XMZca14SteNfvXOfF93Ag [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LgxoPddzLrCQ8B4AeKRLI?si=1XMZca14SteNfvXOfF93Ag] What is Genesis 6 really about? In this video, we explore an alternative biblical interpretation of one of the most debated passages in Scripture. Rather than focusing on the popular supernatural explanation, this teaching looks at Genesis 6 through the broader biblical theme of God’s relationship with mankind, salvation, and human responsibility. You’ll discover how this perspective connects Genesis 6 to the overall purpose of the Bible: revealing what God wants from us, how He sent His Son to save mankind, and how we should respond. If you’ve never heard Genesis 6 explained this way before, this study may give you a fresh and thought-provoking understanding of the text. Watch for a deeper discussion on creation, the fall of mankind, the lineage of Seth, and how Genesis 6 may fit into the larger story of Scripture. interpretation, biblical interpretation, Bible study, Genesis 6 sons of God, Genesis 6 Nephilim, alternative understanding of Genesis 6, Christian teaching, Scripture study, Bible explanation, theology, salvation, God and mankind, purpose of the Bible, biblical truth, creation and the fall, lineage of Seth, Yahweh, Yeshua, Christian YouTube, Bible teaching, Genesis study, controversial Bible passages, understanding Genesis 6

Why Genesis 6 Makes More Sense Than You’ve Been Told

A deep dive into Genesis 6, the sons of God, the Nephilim, and the Book of Enoch. This video argues that Genesis 6 is about human rebellion, biblical context, and God’s relationship with mankind rather than fallen angels. Genesis 6, sons of God, Nephilim, Book of Enoch, Genesis 6 explained, sons of God in Genesis 6, Nephilim meaning, fallen angels, human rebellion, biblical interpretation, Noah, days of Noah, Matthew 24, Luke 3:38, Seth line, sons of Seth, daughters of men, flood narrative, Bible study, Hebrew Roots movement, Michael Heiser, Unseen Realm, biblical theology, Genesis commentary, pre-flood world, biblical context