For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12) In the early days, when Christianity exercised a dominant influence over American thinking, men and women conceived the world to be a battleground. Our fathers […]

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,… As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed. (2 Corinthians 6:4,9) Unsung but singing: this is the short and simple story of many today whose names […]

“And I will put a division between my people and thy people: tomorrow shall this sign be.” (Exodus 8:23) Pharaoh has a people, and the Lord has a people. These may dwell together and seem to fare alike, but there is a division between them, and the Lord will make it apparent. Not forever shall […]

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9, KJV) A Time Where We Really Can Glory In Weakness  I don’t agree with everything […]

Being one who began in ministry over 20 years ago in the fields of apologetics, Comparative Religion, and evangelizing those in non-Christian cults, I can tell you that a classic tactic of every cult is an attempt to circumvent the authority of the Bible. As I said in the Apprising Ministries piece Accusations Of “Bibliolatry” Not […]

When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. (Psalm 73:16-17, KJV) There are times when the wicked seem to have things all their own way. This earth is not the realm of final justice; we are not yet standing before […]

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired [Jesus] that He would show them a sign from heaven. He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather today: for the sky […]

…in like manner these people also, relying on their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme the glorious ones. (Jude 8, ESV) Don’t Look Now; But They’re Here The following is excerpted from the Apprising Ministries article Jay Bakker Receives Award. What you need to understand is this egregiously ecumenical Emerging Church aka Emergent Church […]

Then they said to the king, “Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or to the decree you put in writing. He still prays three times a day.” (Daniel 6:13) Following Jesus Away FromThe World In articles here at Apprising Ministries such as Contemplative Spirituality Growing […]

The Jews then said to Him, “What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?” Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “It took forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?” But He […]