Bible study author, speaker and blogger, Michelle Lesley, has come up with 8 steps every Christian should take in order to become what those of us involved in a discernment ministry refer to as a “Berean.” As we point out in our Discernment White Paper (which will help you guard against error): Christians who are […]
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Wise to the Ways of the Worldly: 4 Ways Worldliness Sneaks In, and the Scriptures to Slay It
Worldly Christians are more concerned with the affairs of the world than with spiritual things. The Apostle Paul has a lot to say about worldliness in 1 Corinthians. For one thing, Paul makes clear that worldliness is the polar opposite of godliness; therefore, to be worldly is a sin against God. In this piece, Bible study author, […]
Women Preaching: It’s Not a Secondary Doctrinal Issue
According to Bible study author, speaker and blogger Michelle Lesley, there are “essential”, “primary”, or “first tier” doctrines a person must hold in order to become a Christian and/or be considered a Christian. So, what are these doctrines? One example she gives is that you must believe you’re a sinner. And if you don’t believe you’re […]
How Can We Be Friends? 4 Biblical and Practical Considerations for Co-Ed Christian Friendships
In this piece, Bible study author, speaker and blogger Michelle Lesley tackles co-ed friendships between Christians. Some Christians feel strongly that co-ed friendships could lead to adultery. Others strongly disagree. So the question is, “Which levels of friendship are biblically appropriate for Christian men and women to engage in?” Before we get to the answer, Michelle […]
Solving Misogyny- You’re Doing It Wrong
When Christian women are being sinned against by Christian men, is the answer to “elevate” women to places of leadership? An unequivocal No! says Bible study author, speaker and blogger Michelle Lesley. Then what should Church leadership do when there’s abusive behavior toward women? According to Michelle, God has made the answer crystal clear in His Word, […]
The Christian Introvert: Putting Off Social Anxiety, Putting On Serving Others
Many Christians struggle with introversion and/or social anxiety. What do they do about it? In many cases they simply give into those anxious feelings and thoughts and wallow in the old self. But this is not what the Lord Jesus would have His people do. The Apostle Paul gave specific instructions: “Put off your old […]
Should Christians listen to “Reckless Love”?
Bible study author, speaker and blogger Michelle Lesley received the following questions from a visitor to her blog: Should Christians listen to the song Reckless Love? Should churches use this song in their worship services or other activities? Aren’t songs like this OK if they point people to Jesus and the lyrics don’t blatantly contradict Scripture? Good […]
Discernment: A Spiritual Battle, Not a Logical One
When it comes to convincing a professing Christian that their doctrine is unbiblical or that a teacher they follow is actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing, Bible study author, speaker and blogger Michelle Lesley reveals how she deals with this issue: My job is not to argue my friend into believing that Joel Osteen or […]
A No Holds Barred Response to Beth Moore’s “A Letter to My Brothers”
Bible study author, speaker and blogger Michelle Lesley was asked the following question: Did you see Beth Moore’s recent blog post “A Letter to My Brothers“? What do you think about what she said? Michelle was in no rush to respond, so her reply is very well-thought-out. As you will see, she offers her overall […]
You Can’t Love Jesus with a Heart Full of Hate: 7 Reasons to Love and Forgive Your Enemies
Bible study author, speaker and blogger Michelle Lesley offers 7 reasons God gives us in His Word to love and forgive our enemies. Here’s one example: You Can’t Love Jesus With A Heart Full Of Unforgiveness. The reason she gives is that “Your enemy – that person you hate and refuse to forgive because he hurt you […]