Covenant with Noah
Continuing from yesterday, the priesthood in the time of Noah became corrupted again too soon. Gen 6:1-3 [NIV] 1When men began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, 2the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. 3Then […]
How 401k’s & IRA’s Limit Both Your Control and Accessibility
Having access to and control over your assets is essential to stewardship. God owns everything, but He’s given you certain assets to steward. This term invokes the Biblical image of a great Lord with many properties and business affairs who puts a Steward (or Manager) in charge of them. (An example: Matthew 25:14-30) Can you […]
A Survey of Types and Shadows
Let’s briefly discuss the types and shadows of the order of the Heavenly Priesthood, under which angels and all creation are to be judged. The Covenant with Adam As we discussed in the chapter on Sonship, Man (Adam) was included in the eternal covenant between the Father and the Son. According to this plan, He […]
How 401K’s and Most IRA’s Limit Investment Options
The vast majority of Qualified Plans (which would include 401(k)’s, 403(b)’s, as well as self directed IRA’s (whether they’re Traditional IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP IRA, or any other) have very limited investment options. Which means you’re not able to invest in the things that you might like to invest in. If the best investment for […]
What is the Order of Melchizedek?
In chapter 5, when we addressed the topic of Sonship, we gave a glimpse of what this priesthood is about. Here are some further observations: 1. This priesthood is the eternal priesthood which functions in the heavenly tabernacle. Moses was given a vision on Mount Sinai of its pattern, and God instructed him to make […]
Disadvantages of Government Retirement Plans (401k’s, IRA’s, etc.)
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, 30saying, ‘This fellow began to build […]
The Order of Melchizedek
In the Book of Hebrews, chapter 7, the author begins to expound upon the order of Melchizedek, of which Jesus Christ was forever established as the High Priest. While this topic warrants much discussion, we’ll only touch on some basics here. Who is Melchizedek? Genesis 14 mentions a certain person with the name Melchizedek. After […]
Retirement Plan Benefits (401k’s, IRA’s, etc.)
There are three major advantages of typical retirement plans. We went over many of the different types of these yesterday and they basically all work the same. The possible advantages that they give you are the following: Deferred Income Tax Your Contributions through an Employer sponsored plan might be matched Government mandated & penalized discipline […]
Questions for Meditation and Application – Sanctification
Questions for Review What is the relationship between sanctification and discipline? What is the relationship between discipleship and discipline? What feelings and results come from a loving, constructive relationship between a father and son?
Retirement Plans
Qualified Retirement Plans (QP’s) are the most common form of Savings in America. They’re the one thing that it seems like most people do. So since most people are involved in them, they must be great, right? Aside from the fact that they don’t seem to be working for most people, many of our clients […]