The Bible: A Tale of Two Covenants

On July 21, 2026 By Robert W. PeckIn Blog, ChristianLeave a comment

The Bible is one book, but does it constitute a single religion? Are we supposed to take everything from Genesis through Revelation and practice it whole? That’s what a lot of Christians are trying to do, and it isn’t working. It’s leading to a lot of confusion and frustration.

Learn to rightly divide the word of truth, including dividing the Bible into two distinct, mutually exclusive covenants, and discovering where one ended and the other began. It’s time to stop dragging elements of the old covenant into our new covenant relationship with God in Christ.

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The Bible is a single story that begins with God who is eternal, passes through the linear time of this age, then ends back in eternity with us living with God forever.

The storyline runs from Adam, the first man, to Jesus Christ, the last man. The rest of the Bible is about the characters and events that get us from Adam to Christ.

Many assume the Bible constitutes a single religion and attempt to practice it whole.

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Celebration of the Declaration

On July 4, 2026July 4, 2026 By Robert W. PeckIn BlogLeave a comment

Today we celebrate not only America’s 250^th birthday, but the document that established it by unanimous declaration.

While the United States Constitution is of vital importance in defining our form of government and establishing the rule of law, it is the Declaration of Independence that tells us and the world that we are, who we are, what we are, and why we are.

The Declaration of Independence declares that we are creatures of our Creator’s making with equal standing in His sight, endowed by Him with certain unalienable rights including, but not limited to, life, liberty, and the pursuit of a happy estate. For the securing of these God-given rights, governments are instituted among men, understanding that to be just, those governments must derive their power from the consent of those they govern.

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Precious as the Blood

On June 30, 2026 By Robert W. PeckIn Blog, ChristianLeave a comment

Part 3 in the series “Precious is the Blood”

1 Corinthians 6:20 tells us, “For you were bought at a price…”

The Greek word translated bought actually means “to be in the market place.” But we weren’t in the market because we were doing the shopping; we were in the market because we were the merchandise. We were on the auction block as slaves – slaves of sin.

John 8:34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.

When Adam sinned, he became a slave of sin, and all who are born of him are born into slavery together with him. If you don’t think you’re a slave of sin, just try stopping. You are either a slave of sin who cannot serve righteousness, or you are purchased out of slavery and are free to serve righteousness (Romans 6:20-22).

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The Divine Life in the Blood of Jesus Christ

On June 23, 2026 By Robert W. PeckIn BlogLeave a comment

Part 2 in the series “Precious is the Blood”

Speaking of Jesus Christ, John 1:1 tells us, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Verse 14 adds, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Yes, Jesus Christ was, and is, God in flesh – fully God and fully man. The Creator of man joined Himself to His creation and became one of us.

However, He did not join Himself to the Adam iteration of man. Instead, God started a whole new line.

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The Life is in the Blood

On June 17, 2026June 22, 2026 By Robert W. PeckIn Blog, ChristianLeave a comment

Part 1 in the series “Precious is the Blood”

It used to bother me when I read Old Testament passages about life being in the blood. I was trying to understand it from a natural perspective. How does blood make us alive? Yes, without blood we die, but the same is true of the heart, or brain, why not say the life is in the brain since we can’t live without it? I didn’t realize at the time that God was not so much stating a medical fact as He was decreeing a thing to make it so.

Let’s look at a few passages that equate life with blood.

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Receive the Love of the Truth

On April 26, 2026April 29, 2026 By Robert W. PeckIn Blog, ChristianLeave a comment

It’s not enough to “like” the truth; the Bible tells us to “Love” the truth. Why? Because in a world full of lies, you can’t afford to just assume what you’re believing is true. We need to double-check ourselves and make sure we are loving, valuing, treasuring, seeking, finding, following, and fully devoted to truth and truth alone. Even small deviations from the truth can open a door for the devil to bring in lies that ultimately lead to destruction.

Delivered to ZChurch.life April 25, 2026

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An Executive Coup

On March 11, 2026March 13, 2026 By Robert W. PeckIn Articles, Blog, Political2 Comments

Since the adoption of the United States Constitution, America has functioned as a constitutional republic ruled by law. However, that form of government is now being replaced—at least in part, and for the time being—by a coup: an executive coup.

While we typically associate coups with a military takeover of the presidency, the opposite is equally a coup.

From the French “coup d’état,” meaning “stroke of state,” a coup is understood to be an illegal seizure of government or its power.

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A Satisfied Mouth – Another Look at the Word of Faith Message

On February 22, 2026 By Robert W. PeckIn Blog2 Comments

A funny thing happens once we know something: over time, we forget parts of it and get dull. Without realizing it, we end up practicing only half the teaching, then wondering why it isn’t working. From time to time, we need a refresher.

The word of faith message was not invented just to get us healed, blessed, and maybe have a new car. God wants our mouth to be filled with every good thing authorized by His word until it creates an atmosphere of blessing and renewing in our lives that overflows to the world around us.

Delivered to ZChurch.life February 21, 2026

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Psalm 103:5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

This is not about confessing the renewing of youth, but about a mouth filled with so many good things that youth is renewed as a byproduct.

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Christmas – The Rest of the Story

On December 28, 2025December 29, 2025 By Robert W. PeckIn Blog, ChristianLeave a comment

(A good story to rehearse any time of the year)

What is the Christmas story? Is it really just a baby in a manger, or a baby plus angels, shepherds, and wise men? Is that really the whole story, or is there more? Is Christmas really even a story at all, or is it just an event in a bigger story, and if so, what is the rest of the story?

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Conspiracy Theories and the Symphony of Destruction

On October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 By Robert W. PeckIn Blog, ChristianLeave a comment

If you believe every conspiracy theory that comes along, you’ll end up paranoid and delusional. On the other hand, if you don’t see a reason to think a conspiracy of evil is afoot, then you’re not paying attention. Learn to discern what’s edifying versus theories and fables that are a trap designed to suck you down a rabbit hole. There is a conspiracy to lead humanity in a symphony of destruction, but we don’t have to dance to that tune.

Message delivered to ZChurch.life October 11, 2025

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This is not a typical sermon topic. However, there is a spiritual point to be made.

I’ve pondered and prayed about this subject for many years and what I have come to understand about it has enriched me. I believe it will benefit you as well.

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