John Markum

Did Mary Remain a Virgin?

There are at least four key doctrines about Mary, the mother of Jesus, which are defended by the Roman Catholic Church (RCC). These dogmas are weak or outright heretical from a Biblical viewpoint, but clung to by the RCC because of church tradition. While I affirm church tradition in a general sense, such traditions must […]

Sermon Recap: The Last Amen, week 1

In our newest teaching series The Last Amen, we focused on understanding the end times through the lens of Biblical prophecy. Here were the main points of the message in case you missed them: Colossians 1:13-17 reveals that all things were created by, through, and for Jesus, emphasizing His central role in all things. Revelation […]

How to Know You Have a Good Pastor

Jesus warned us that there would be many wolves in sheep’s clothing seeking to devour God’s people (Matthew 7:15). Sometimes it can be difficult to spot the wolves before its too late. And if you’ve ever been “bit” you may have a tendency to see wolves where they don’t exist. So how do you avoid […]

The phrase no pain, no gain has been a mantra for athletes and fitness junkies for years. And what they understand about physical pain needs to be broadened to a much more general use in all of our lives. Pain hurts. That's the whole problem. No one enjoys it, and if someone does, we rightfully

The Premium of Pain