As it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” Romans 9:13 ESV Many people say that interpreting the Bible is hard. I think that the main thing that complicates interpreting the Bible is how we read it. The Bible is not an inspirational verse calendar. It is not a science text book, a fairy … Continue reading How To Interpret A Bible Verse

I live in an area where almost everyone has Jehovah's Witnesses or Mormon missionaries coming to their door. Everyone gets them except me. I'm very sad about that, because I love sharing the gospel with them whenever I can. Most of the time they get doors slammed in their faces. I mean, I'm glad that … Continue reading If You are a Christian, Don’t Turn Away Mormon Missionaries!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqJZhqDQEDw&feature=youtu.be Josiah Nichols explains why he is no longer the pastor at Porterville Congregational Christian Church.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJPKpyd3ULc&feature=youtu.be Pastor Josiah Nichols explains that only people who love the Word of God can preach the Bible verse by verse. He explains Nehemiah 8:1-8 and 2 Timothy 3:12-4:5 to show what biblical preaching is.

Recently I received a letter from a concerned Jehovah's Witness telling me we were living in the last days. She enclosed a gospel tract and asked me to read it. I felt compelled to write her back. She will be referred to in this copy as JW. Dear JW, Thank you for taking the time … Continue reading A Letter to Jehovah’s Witnesses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZTBS7u8cBY Pastor Josiah Nichols preaches on the biblical principle of fathers teaching their children the gospel from the Bible. He explains Deuteronomy 6:4-13 and Acts 2:37-39.

I'm not listening to the world when it tells me my life doesn't matter because of my skin color. They are of the devil. The devil is the father of lies and those who are his children accept those lies. Brothers and sisters you are children of the King. You are valuable because 1. You … Continue reading Children of God Matter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dLpCAtx5S8&feature=youtu.be Pastor Josiah shows how the Bible teaches against repenting for the sins of your ancestors in Deuteronomy 24:16 and shows that anger is the same as murder by explaining Matthew 5:22-26. The answer to the riots is the gospel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm0kXOuWc70 Pastor Josiah Nichols preaches on what the Bible says about racism and how to overcome it. To do that he explains Ephesians 2 and Acts 10. This is the first time in three months that Porterville Congregational Christian Church has been able to meet.

How are we supposed to read the Bible? Does it matter how we read it? Can I interpret it anyway I want to? Does what it say even matter? This booklet seeks to answer those questions in a way that is easy to understand. "What Does It Mean to Me?" is perfect for liberal Christians, … Continue reading Interpreting Scripture Has Never Been Easier and Less Expensive