RICHARDSON BIBLICAL RESEARCH CENTER

Man’s doctrine, rules, traditions, and invitations to join pale in comparison to God’s invitation to be part of His family, the eternal family of God. These form a vital part of the definition of pure and undefiled religion before God, of which we are a vital part.

Knowledge and information can give the appearance of control. The individual knows some type of knowledge and identifies with it. The response, ‘I know,’ can also mean, ‘I don’t care to learn or hear or look any further.’ This is when knowledge becomes a shield, a barrier to truth. God’s Word is living and real. […]

During Jesus Christ’s ministry on earth, living as God’s Son, God transferred incredible responsibilities to him. God defined these responsibilities and Jesus chose to accept them.  These “mantles” of authority and responsibility are clearly explained and shown as this was transpiring.