The Feeding the Flock Ministry Articles Library is designed to nourish believers who hunger for clarity, depth, and spiritually rich teaching. Here you’ll find thoughtful, Scripture-grounded writings that cut through the noise of modern culture and bring you back to the unwavering truth of God’s Word. Each article is crafted to illuminate difficult passages, confront cultural confusion with biblical conviction, draw from church history and theological insight, strengthen your walk with Christ, and encourage you to stand firm in a world growing increasingly hostile to faith. Whether you’re looking for doctrinal teaching, discipleship encouragement, cultural discernment, or devotional reflections, these articles are written to help you grow, think deeply, and live out the Word with confidence. Dive in—and let the truth of Scripture feed your soul.
Restore, Not Reign: The Forgotten Posture of Correction in the Church
Paul’s wisdom in Galatians challenges us to restore those in moral failure with gentleness, urging believers to guard themselves against temptation while aiding others.
“I Never Knew You”: False Assurance, True Union, and the Judgment That Reveals the Heart
Discover the truth behind Jesus’ warning: ‘Depart from Me, I never knew you.’ This powerful statement isn’t about fear, but about unmasking false confidence and protecting believers from misplaced reliance. Dive deeper to understand how genuine faith is rooted in Christ alone.
Shepherding Discernment: A Pastoral Examination of a System That Quietly Replaced the Text
A pastoral and Scripture-centered examination of several influential teachings associated with John MacArthur, exploring how theological systems can quietly reshape biblical interpretation. This article invites believers to return to humble Berean discernment, testing every doctrine against the full counsel of God’s Word while keeping Christ, not personalities, at the center of faith.
Even If an Angel Preaches Another Gospel
In a world saturated with spiritual claims, prophetic movements, and supernatural experiences, believers are quietly drifting from the finished work of Christ. Drawing from the warnings of Jesus in Matthew 24 and Paul’s uncompromising words in Galatians, this article exposes the danger of “new revelation” that claims divine authority while subtly redefining the gospel. It reveals how false gospels do not merely distort doctrine, but slowly erode assurance, peace, and rest in Christ—calling the Church back to the sufficiency of the Son and the unchanging truth already delivered.
“Did Jesus Die Only for His Bride?”
Did Jesus die only for His Bride, or did He die for the world? In an age of viral theology and bold claims, this article examines a popular social media assertion that narrows the gospel’s reach and distorts Scripture. By tracing the idea’s origins, exposing its theological errors, and restoring the Bible’s full witness, this piece reaffirms the historic Christian confession: Christ died openly for the world, salvation is genuinely offered to all, and redemption is applied to those who believe.
When Faithful Language Is Framed by Incomplete Theology
A reflective teaching article on how faithful preaching can still be shaped by incomplete theological frameworks. It explores spiritual unease, discernment, and the quiet ways tradition can restrict the fullness of Scripture, while calling believers to maturity, humility, and deeper obedience to Christ without fracturing the body.
When God Withholds Blessing
When God withholds blessing, it is rarely an act of rejection and often an expression of profound love. This chapter explores the hidden mercy behind closed doors, delayed answers, and seasons of silence, revealing how divine restraint protects the soul, heals identity, exposes motives, and forms lasting faith. Through Scripture and spiritual insight, readers are invited to see withheld blessing not as abandonment, but as God’s purposeful shaping of the heart for deeper communion and lasting fruit.
When the Righteous Fall — And Rise Again
There is a silent burden carried by many sincere believers. It is not rebellion, but discouragement. It is the weight of recurring failure — the familiar sin that seems to return just when it was thought to be dead. Some quietly wonder whether their repentance is real, whether God’s patience is thinning, or whether their struggles disqualify them from being called faithful at all. Yet Scripture begins its answer not with rebuke, but with recognition. Paul writes in Romans that believers have died to sin and been raised to walk in newness of life, yet in the same letter he…
When False Light Drowns Out the Stars: Faithfulness in an Age of Religious Noise
Many Christians searching for faithful voices online are met instead with compromise, hostility toward truth, and a flood of spiritual noise. This article reflects on why biblical faithfulness often appears rare in public spaces, using the image of false light and hidden stars to encourage weary believers to remain rooted in Christ, undistracted by popularity, and confident that truth still shines—even when obscured.
Why Scripture Deserves Slower Reading
In a culture trained to skim, react, and move on, many Christians have learned to read the Bible too quickly. But Scripture was never meant to be consumed at speed. This reflective essay explores why slower reading is an act of reverence, how patience forms wisdom, and why lingering with God’s Word may be the antidote to shallow certainty and spiritual noise.
If Jesus Had a Social Media Account
In an age shaped by speed, noise, and constant reaction, Christians are left asking how truth should be spoken faithfully online. This essay reflects on the teaching manner of Jesus—His restraint, clarity, and patience—and considers what His example might mean for Christians navigating social media today. Rather than chasing attention, it calls readers back to reverence for truth, trust in Scripture, and confidence that faithfulness does not require haste.
The Question of Jesus: Why “We Believe in Jesus Too” Is Not the Same Claim
Many conversations claim that Christians and Muslims believe in the same Jesus, yet beneath the shared language lie irreconcilable differences. This article carefully examines who Jesus is according to Scripture, why the cross, Sonship, and resurrection cannot be redefined, and how believers can respond with clarity, compassion, and biblical discernment.
Correction, Culture, and the Limits of Christian Responsibility
In an age where Christian faithfulness is often measured by visibility and confrontation, Scripture offers a quieter, weightier path. This article examines the biblical boundaries of correction, witness, and responsibility, contrasting modern public debate with the example of Christ. Rather than questioning sincerity, it invites believers to recover discernment, restraint, and trust in God’s work—especially when silence is the most faithful response.
Does God Withhold Blessing From Marriages That Began in Sexual Sin?
Does God withhold His blessing from marriages that began in sexual sin? This pastoral article explores the biblical balance between the seriousness of sexual immorality and the restoring power of repentance, showing how grace redeems what shame has broken.
When Correction Becomes Control: Recovering Gospel Witness in a Culture of Outrage
In an age of constant outrage and cultural warfare, many Christians feel compelled to correct the world through politics and online confrontation. This article invites believers to examine whether their engagement reflects Christlike witness or an anxious attempt to control what only God can redeem, calling the church back to trust, humility, and gospel-shaped faithfulness.
Outrage Is Not Discernment: When Viral Christianity Distorts the Witness of the Church
In an age where viral clips spread faster than truth, Christians are increasingly shaped by outrage rather than discernment. Short videos framed as persecution often bypass context, elevate conflict, and divide the church. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and the wisdom of the apostles, this article calls believers to slow down, seek truth, and recover a faithful public witness marked not by virality, but by wisdom, humility, and clarity.
Why Trying to Correct Resistant Non-Believers Often Backfires
Trying to correct resistant non-believers can often backfire, hardening hearts instead of opening them. Learn why restraint, patience, and living faithfully can be the most powerful witness.
The Cost of Constant Correction: Modern Church Culture, Online Engagement, and the Loss of Biblical Discernment
In an age where the church feels pressured to speak into everything, Scripture calls believers back to a quieter, stronger faith—one rooted in discernment, obedience, and trust in God’s sovereignty. The Bible draws clear boundaries between following Christ and policing the world, between faithful witness and misplaced correction. When believers attempt to do God’s work for Him, hearts often harden rather than soften. This reflection explores why Scripture teaches restraint, why correction is covenantal, and why silence—at the right time—can be an act of profound faithfulness.
Why Doesn’t God Judge Those Who Harm His Little Ones More Quickly?
Why does God delay judgment against those who harm the innocent—especially His little ones? Scripture shows that divine timing is not a sign of neglect, but of mercy, justice, and holy purpose. Though we long for immediate intervention, the Bible reveals a God who is never late, never passive, and never indifferent. His delays are filled with purpose. His judgments are certain. And every injustice will be answered in His perfect time.
When Faith Becomes a Formula: Discerning Counterfeit Power in the Church
Many churches and teachers today promote techniques that promise guaranteed results, turning faith into a formula. This article examines how Scripture defines witchcraft as spiritual manipulation, identifies the dangers in prosperity and Word of Faith teachings, and provides guidance for discerning true, obedient faith in Christ.
The Church Christ Intended: A Biblical Return to the Body of Christ
What does Scripture actually mean when it speaks of the Church? This article defines the Church as the living body of Christ and explains why that biblical vision often stands in sharp contrast to modern church culture. Rooted in the New Testament, it calls believers back to reverence for God, sound doctrine, Spirit-led fellowship, and faithful discipleship according to Christ’s design.
Repent and Turn From Your Ways:
From the Law and the Prophets to Jesus Christ and the apostles, Scripture speaks with one voice: repent and turn back to the Lord. This in-depth study traces the unbroken biblical call to repentance across both Testaments, revealing its central role in salvation, restoration, and faithful obedience to God.
Jesus as God: New Testament Claims, Old Testament Foundations, and Answering Common Objections
Did Jesus ever claim to be God, and did the apostles truly teach that He is God? This comprehensive article traces Jesus’ own words, the apostles’ testimony, and the Old Testament foundations that reveal Christ as fully divine, answering common objections with careful, contextual Scripture.
A Call to Discernment
In an age where Christian teaching is shaped by celebrity platforms, emotional appeal, and unchecked spiritual claims, discernment has never been more necessary. A Call to Discernment: Examining Influential Modern Teachers in Light of Scripture carefully evaluates the doctrines, influence, and long-term impact of ten of the most prominent modern pastors and teachers. Measured against the full counsel of God’s Word, this article exposes how subtle doctrinal shifts, diminished fear of the Lord, and experience-driven theology have misled countless believers worldwide. With pastoral clarity and biblical depth, it calls the church back to reverence, truth, and faithfulness to Scripture alone.
The Difference Between the Old Testament and the New Testament
What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament? A clear, thoughtful explanation for believers and non-believers that shows how both testaments form one unified story.
When God Opens Eyes: A Comprehensive Guide to Discerning False Teaching, Hearing the Holy Spirit, and Knowing When it is Time to Leave a Church
When God Opens Eyes is a practical and Spirit-guided resource for believers who want to recognize false teaching, listen clearly to the Holy Spirit, and understand when God is leading them to step away from an unhealthy church. Drawing from Scripture, real-world experience, and pastoral insight, this book equips Christians with the wisdom and courage needed to walk in truth, guard their faith, and follow Christ with confidence.
The Stewardship God Requires: How the Parable of the Talents Exposes the Heart of Today’s Church
Jesus’ parable of the talents reveals the importance of faithfully using the gifts, resources, and opportunities God entrusts to every believer. By connecting this teaching with other biblical parables and Old Testament calls to stewardship, this article shows how today’s Christians mirror the faithful and fearful servants—and why the modern church must rediscover active, courageous obedience. God calls His people not to bury their gifts but to invest them for His kingdom and His glory until Christ returns.
The Church God Desires: Worship, Fellowship, and Faithfulness Beyond Buildings and Obligations
Discover a biblical vision of the church that goes beyond buildings and weekly routines. This long-form pastoral reflection explores worship in spirit and truth, authentic fellowship, faithful gathering, and the true nature of God’s people as His living temple.
Wolves With Wi-Fi: How Scripture Warns Us About Modern Spiritual Deception
In an age of online voices and spiritual noise, discerning truth from error has never been more important. This article explores the biblical marks of a false teacher, contrasts them with the qualities of a faithful biblical teacher, and equips believers with practical tools for spiritual discernment. Grounded in Scripture and written for clarity, it guides readers toward recognizing deception, guarding their faith, and holding fast to the unchanging truth of God’s Word.
Standing Firm with Grace: Responding Wisely When Unbelievers Lash Out
Why do some Gospel conversations flow effortlessly while others feel strained? This article explores how the Holy Spirit leads us in sharing Christ, helping us discern when to speak boldly and when to remain silent, so we can witness with wisdom, peace, and confidence.
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