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  • The Supremacy of Love (1 Cor. 13)

    February 13, 2019
    1 Corinthians, Bible Books, Bible Study, The Shepherd’s Voice

    If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.…

  • Scared of Grace

    February 11, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    Several years ago, I took part in an Easter Outreach with a local church. For several hours, we drove through local neighborhoods delivering a potted plant and asking people if we could pray for them. No donation, no “hey, come to my church” speeches.  We just wanted to bless the folks of our neighborhoods. The…

  • Lessons from Abraham (Pt 2)

    February 8, 2019
    Bible Study, The Shepherd’s Voice

    This week, we continue looking at the life of Abraham, the man of faith, to see what we can learn for our own journey of faith. God is able to redeem our past (Gen. 16:1-16; 21:8-21). The Lord gave a promise to Abram, that he would have a son. The only problem? Abram and Sarai…

  • Pressing on to Maturity (Heb. 6:4-8)

    February 6, 2019
    Bible Study, The Shepherd’s Voice

    For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, to restore them again to…

  • The Cornerstone of Our Faith

    The Cornerstone of Our Faith

    February 4, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    We talk a lot about the gospel. And well we should. It’s the story of redemption, after all—our redemption. We talk a lot about various parts of the gospel as we try to get the big picture. We tell people, “Jesus died for your sin.” “Jesus paid the penalty for your sin.” “For God so…

  • Lessons from Abraham (Pt. 1)

    February 1, 2019
    Bible Study, The Shepherd’s Voice

    The Bible is full of examples of faithful men and women who heeded God’s call on their lives. In today’s post (the first of a two-part series), we’ll look at what we  can learn from the life of Abraham, the father of faith. Obedience brings us one step closer to His purpose (Gen. 12:1-9).Abram and…

  • Bondage No More (Gal. 5:1-6)

    January 30, 2019
    Bible Books, Bible Study, Galatians, The Shepherd’s Voice

    Welcome to the first installment of #WordforWednesday. In this series, we will study a passage of Scripture once a week in an in-depth manner to pull out its teachings so that we may apply them to our lives. Just a note: These posts may tend to be longer than the average blog post. But that’s…

  • Not of This World: Social Media and Discipleship

    Not of This World: Social Media and Discipleship

    January 28, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    In this first installment of #MissionMonday, we are going to think about the goal of the church (making disciples) and the place of social media. in that process. I often wonder what Paul and the other apostles would have thought of our world today, with it’s great technology. Judging by what they wrote, I have…

  • Legalism, License, or Liberty?

    January 25, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    Today, we are going to look at an oft-asked question by Christians: What can/can’t I do as a believer? It’s an important question, especially in the ‘post-modern’ time in which we live. Everything is relative, we are told. Situational ethics is not only condoned but encouraged. The Bible, however, takes a far different few from…

  • The Slaughter of the Innocents—Then and Now

    The Slaughter of the Innocents—Then and Now

    January 23, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men (Matt. 2:16). In the…

  • All Are One: No “Ism” in the Gospel

    January 21, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus (Gal. 3:28). Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all (Col. 3:11) We have heard a…

  • Rejoice and Be Glad—A Call to Biblical Action

    January 19, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you (Matt. 5:11-12). It’s no secret that Christians are being persecuted around the…

  • The Other 60% of the Bible

    January 18, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    If you have read or followed this blog for any length of time, you probably have noticed a strong emphasis on salvation by faith. Almost every post. “Salvation by faith. Salvation is by faith alone.” And that is the truth of Scripture. Law-keeping has no place in the life of the believer (by “law-keeping,” we…

  • Just Who He’s Looking For

    January 17, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound . . . that they may be…

  • Growing in Christ: On the Job Training

    January 16, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    Unlike most jobs that have a period of training before starting, the life of the disciple (and thus his calling) starts from the moment of salvation. Thus, the training we undergo is “on the job” training. We mentioned in previous pots that the Bible was given to us, among other reasons, to serve as our…

  • Growing in Christ: Kingdom Perspectives

    January 15, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    Have you ever looked at the world through a frosted glass or frosted window? Perhaps you had those cool colored lenses (blue or red) that you could look at things through? We all have ‘lenses’ through which we view life. The Bible presents two different perspectives: that of the world, and that of the Kingdom.…

  • Growing in Christ: The Law of the Kingdom

    January 14, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    After seeing the title of this post, you might be inclined to ask, “Law? What law? I thought we were under grace?” It is true, the believer is under grace, not law (Rom. 6:14). But it’s equally true that every Kingdom has laws and standards by which the subjects of the Kingdom live. As with…

  • Growing in Christ: Life in the Kingdom

    January 14, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    In thinking about growing in Christ, becoming like Him, the question might naturally come up, “What does (or should) a Christian look like?” What does it mean to be like Him? It doesn’t mean that we will be clones, “little Christs” running around. Being transformed into His image is more a matter of character and…

  • Growing in Christ: Our Training Manual

    January 12, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17). Most of us know and believe (at least to some extent) that the Bible is the Christian’s guide to…

  • Growing in Christ: Starting our Training

    January 12, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.…

  • Mature Faith: 7 Marks of Faith That Endures

    January 10, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold (Matt. 24:10-12). Few in the Christian community would doubt that we are seeing the fulfillment of these words…

  • The Gospel—Or Not? 7 Ways We Pervert the Gospel

    January 9, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    Recently I witnessed several conversations on social media between believers and those who either might be considered “liberals” or out-and-out unbelievers. I was, to be honest, shocked by the behavior and words I saw—mostly from the Christians. I shook my head, and felt as hurt as the Lord must feel. Judging by the words, I…

  • Biblically Informed Passion

    January 8, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    In the previous post, we affirmed that there is something more needed in the believer’s life than correct doctrine. We said that the Spiritual Heart (the new heart received at salvation) longs to engage God and others in ways to show a new passion for Him. It’s the Holy Spirit who guides and directs the…

  • More than Just Truth

    January 7, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    In the last post, we suggested that it’s indeed possible to have both sound doctrine and true heart-felt passion in our faith. We also suggested that what makes that possible is a changed heart guided by the Holy Spirit. In this follow-up post, we will consider how segments of the church can move from what…

  • Head, Heart, the Whole Person

    January 7, 2019
    The Shepherd’s Voice

    “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”  he second is this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” There is no other commandment greater than these (Mark 12:30-31). One of the purposes of The Shepherd’s Voice…

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That You May Know offers clear, Scripture-centered insight into one of the most crucial questions believers face: how we can know and live in the assurance of our salvation. Grounded in biblical truth and written with pastoral clarity, this concise commentary walks readers through the nature of salvation, the New Covenant, and the believer’s secure hope in Christ. The second edition features updated formatting for easier reading and new questions for reflection and study—making it ideal for both personal devotion and group discussion. Whether you’re exploring the foundations of faith or deepening your understanding of God’s saving work, this book will help you grow in confidence that you truly belong to Him.

Are you tired of a gospel that feels like just another set of rules to follow? In No Other Gospel, author Michael Floyd challenges the modern church to examine whether it has unwittingly embraced an “other gospel”—one that subtly shifts the focus from radical faith in Christ alone to a reliance on works and self-effort for God’s blessings.

Drawing from his own journey of wrestling with the true meaning of the gospel, Floyd unpacks the crucial difference between living under the realm of law with its blessings and curses, and the realm of faith, which is rooted in the character of God and submitted to His will.

Discover that the purpose of faith is not simply to attain a better life, but to glorify God and enjoy Him forever through a transformative relationship. This book is a call to lay aside the “filthy rags” of self-righteousness and embrace the new identity offered in the New Covenant—an identity empowered by the Spirit to live out of who we are in Christ, rather than striving to earn His favor. No Other Gospel challenges you to:

  • Understand the subtle ways the “other gospel” can creep into our lives and churches.
  • Grasp the liberating truth of living by the Spirit and not under the law.
  • Embrace the radical call to complete dependence on Christ for transformation.
  • See the church as a Spirit-led community defined by its devotion to making disciples.

This 10th Anniversary Edition, with updated language and formatting, is a powerful reminder that true freedom and growth come not from adhering to external standards, but from an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ and the life He has called us to.

The Gospel of John, more than any other, contains the central message of the Gospel. In it are found answers to questions such as, “What does it mean to believe? What is the new birth? How can I be saved?” This commentary takes a close look at the context and teachings of John’s testament of his time with Jesus. Written by an ordinary Christian, That You May Believe (and all of Today’s Disciple Commentaries) is designed to appeal to the everyday reader with little to no knowledge of the Bible or the original languages in which it was written. At the end is a handy study guide, with questions designed to help you think more deeply about John’s gospel and apply its many teachings to your life.

From the Back Cover: “Didn’t Jesus come to give us abundant life? Is this all there is?”

The question is asked often by sincere believers on their journey with Christ. It seems that life has become one series of chores after another, with no real joy, only moments of fleeting happiness. In Keys to the Kingdom, we take a journey toward change. Jesus did indeed promise abundant life to those who walk with Him. We’ll examine three basic questions: * Why do we seek change? * What is biblical change? * How do we change?

We are called to love God and love others, and this journey of change will move us toward that goal, as we become like Christ.

What if the abundant life promised by Christ isn’t about earthly success but something far greater?

In From Blessed to Transformed, Michael Floyd takes readers on a journey beyond the widely embraced but ultimately fleeting promises of the so-called “Blessed Life.” With clarity and conviction, he challenges the modern church’s fixation on material prosperity and personal comfort, calling believers back to the deeper, transformative power of the gospel.

This book isn’t just a critique—it’s an invitation. An invitation to embrace a faith that endures suffering, a hope that is unshakable, and a joy that transcends circumstances. Whether you are questioning what it means to truly follow Christ or seeking a faith that can weather life’s storms, From Blessed to Transformed will challenge, convict, and inspire.

Step beyond the temporary and into the eternal. The journey awaits.

The Modern Corinth

CHURCH IS MESSY. Jesus loves the church. It is not only His plan A – there is no plan B. But when believers from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together, challenges inevitably arise: * Divisions around preferred leaders * Sexual sin * Legal disputes * Conflict over non-essential but deeply held convictions * Marriage and the roles of men and women * Fellowship and communion * Spiritual gifts * Worship styles

Is there a common element to these challenges? If so, what is the answer? In The Modern Corinth, author Michael Floyd examines the American church through the lens of the problems faced by the church in 1 Corinthians. His central thesis – that all of these challenges were based in following worldly wisdom rather than holding fast to Scripture and the fundamentals of the gospel – provides a framework for examining the church in America and our own churches. Learn how godly wisdom and a focus on the Gospel can correct the errors of worldly wisdom in the modern American church – for her good and for His glory.