How Does the Bible Define Fear?

Brother Michel Lankford What is the Bible’s Definition of Fear? Hello, I am brother Michel Lankford. Our podcast is called Discipleship Answers. This is a podcast where I answer questions that people have sent to me as it pertains to how to walk as a disciple, and how to make disciples of YHWH Almighty God, and of Messiah Jesus Christ. After more than 30 years and discipleship ministry, I have received a lot of questions from up-and-coming disciples, and I thought I would take some of the most prevalent questions and make them available as a podcast, so that people Read more…

What is the Purpose of the Mosaic Law?

By Brother Michel Lankford Using Proper Labels The first thing that we have to address is the idea of using proper labels for this issue. The body of Laws that you are referring to are often referred to as the Law of Moses, but in reality, it is not the law of Moses, it is the Law of YHWH Almighty God as DISTRIBUTED BY Moses. That makes and HUGE difference, because YHWH Almighty God is the SOURCE and the AUTHORITY behind that Law and NOT Moses. The real reason that theologians like to refer to it as the Law of Read more…

Who is Really In Charge of My Life?

By Brother Michel Lankford Today we are exploring the question: Neighbor Joe Davison Asked: “Who is Really the Master of My Life? Am I the Master of My Life, or is God the master of my life? Eternally There are 2 Kingdoms NOT 3 Neighbor, the first issue that we have to address is that there is a common misconception that people make. People often make the mistake of thinking that they generally have three choices when it comes to deciding who is going to lead their lives. They generally believe that they can choose between serving God, serving themselves Read more…

How Do I Make a True Confession?

By Brother Michel Lankford Today we are exploring the question: This is a question that crops up once in a while, either in private correspondence or in public forums. So, I’m not sure who to attribute this to, since this question is cross my path at different times in different ways, but I do thank you for your question, and for caring enough to want to make certain that when you offer God something, He will accept it. That is important, and again I do thank you for the question. Different Types of Confessions One big issue that we encounter Read more…

May I Boast in the Lord?

By Brother Michel Lankford A brother in the Lord asked the question: “Is it good to brag about your knowledge of God.” The short answer: It can be BOTH good and bad. On the one hand, the answer would be, “YES!” In fact Scripture says that if you’re going to brag about anything, you should boast that you know God, and that you understand what He likes. At the same time, we should proceed with GREAT CAUTION. As It is Written: Thus says the Lord , “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty Read more…

How Do I Do a Spiritual Check-up?

By Brother Michel Lankford Understanding the Need The first thing that we must understand are doing spiritual checkups is that, the Bible instructs us to do them. So, we should treat it as a biblical requirement. Many believers want to go on autopilot. They want to abandon all of their spiritual responsibilities into God’s hands, even though God says that certain things are the responsibility of each individual believer to do, and that is Dangerous. Scripture clearly says that we are to TEST ourselves. We are to examine ourselves, and to make certain that we are in the faith of Read more…

The Responsibility Principle

By Brother Michel Lankford Have you ever been reading your Bible, and you encountered a Bible promise, and wished to yourself, “Wow! I really wish that this biblical promise was more of the physical reality in my life and my circumstances? Have you ever looked at a Biblical Commandment, and directive, and said, “Man, I can really see that what the Bible is telling us to do here is really good advice. I really wish that I could implement this directive into my life so that I could experience God’s favor and blessing in that area of my walk with Read more…

Whom Should We Ask?

By Brother R. Michel Lankford Question: To understand the truths of scripture, who would you ask and why? The Quick Summary Answer First: Go to God in prayer directly with your questions before all else. Second: Keep notes on what you think God is telling you in answer to the questions you brought to Him. Third: Take your notes and do your own Bible study FIRST Fourth: Practice Doing what God is showing you through the word Fifth: Compare your notes and conclusions with other Bible resources and commentaries. Sixth: Then, if you still need further counsel and advice on Read more…