Saturday, August 12, 2017
Interpreting the Bible
Interpreting the Bible: Sixty-six books, two thousand years, dozens of authors, an ancient civilization - how does God expect us to understand the Bible? With a little help, of course.
Friday, August 11, 2017
The Skin We're In: Judging our own Flesh
The Skin We're In: Judging our own Flesh: Society has strong words about what we should look like and what is attractive to others. God has strong words, as well. He made us to reflect Him.
The Olivet Discourse: The Fall of Jerusalem, The End Times, and the Problem of the Abomination of Desolation
The Olivet Discourse: The Fall of Jerusalem, The End Times, and the Problem of the Abomination of Desolation: The timing of Jesus' prophecies in the 'Olivet Discourse' is confusing. Some seemed to be fulfilled by the fall of Jerusalem, but where does the abomination of desolation fit?
God's glory
In 2 Corinthians 4 Paul probably was probably remembering his experience on the road to Damascus. Then he saw the light from heaven. The light came from God who created light (Genesis 1:3). This links original creation with the new spiritual creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Paul had seen the face of the Son of God in the blinding light, which overwhelmed him on his way to Damascus (to persecute the Christians there) and he identified the face of Christ with the glory of God.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
John Newton
On July 26, 1833, William Wilberforce received news that the Slavery Abolition Act passed—a culmination of four decades fighting to abolish slavery in the British Empire—crediting the influence of John Newton, a former captain of slave ships! Disgusted with his role in the slave trade, Newton left the sea.
Influenced by preachers John and Charles Wesley, he began Bible studies in his home, and eventually was ordained into Anglican ministry. For each Thursday evening prayer service, Newton wrote a hymn, including “Amazing Grace!" His remarkable journey was dramatically retold in the acclaimed Broadway musical, “Amazing Grace”
What did Jesus look like?
What did Jesus look like?: What did Jesus look like? What was Jesus' physical appearance? Does the Bible tell us what Jesus looked like?
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Drom different points of view
John relates Jesus’ life from a heavenly point of view, while Matthew relates it from a Jewish point of view, Luke from a Greek point of view, and Mark from a Roman viewpoint. As a consequence, John is the only Gospel author who wrote to a universal audience. Why did he write the book? Here is John’s answer to that question:
“These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
John 20:31
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
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Thursday, August 3, 2017
The word lead
The English word “lead” originated from an Anglo Saxon word, laeden, that meant to follow a course. The original meaning did not involve having, or demanding, followers. Followers originally meant, in effect, fellow-ers – people who walked along the same journey. They did not strive to become the leader of everyone else who were going in the same direction. In it’s pure form lead simply meant to be led by what is right. It was a sound method because human leaders come and go, what is right is always there for you and all others who will come later on the same right course. It is that actual meaning of “lead” ” that is found in true Christianity ” that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty”.
The Age of Adam
The Age of Adam: The Bible says Adam reached the age of 930 years. But does this include his time in Eden? How long was he in Eden? The answer holds the answer to the age of the earth.
The Christian Response to the Alt-Right
The Christian Response to the Alt-Right: Trolling, racist, rebellious, angry - the 'alt-right' is a lot of things, but it isn't Christian. But what if we're complicit in its creation? And how should we respond?
Why did God create humanity?
Why did God create humanity?: Why did God create humanity? What was God's purpose in creating humanity / mankind? Does the Bible say why God created us?
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
What is the difference between a disciple and apostle?
What is the difference between a disciple and apostle?: What is the difference between a disciple and apostle? Are the terms disciple and apostle synonymous? Why are the twelve interchangeably referred to as disciples and apostles?
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
What happened at Mars Hill in the Bible?
What happened at Mars Hill in the Bible?: What happened at Mars Hill in the Bible? What is the biblical significance of Mars Hill?
Evil hearts
Evil hearts are experts at fooling others with their smooth speech and flattering words.
But if you look at the fruit of their lives or the follow through of their words, you will find no real evidence of godly growth or change. It’s all smoke and mirrors. (Psalms 50:19; 52:2,3; 57:4; 59:7; 101:7; Proverbs 12:5; 26:23–26; 26:28; Job 20:12; Jeremiah 12:6; Matthew 26:59; Acts 6:11–13; Romans 16:17,18; 2 Corinthians 11:13,14; 2 Timothy 3:2–5; 3:13; Titus 1:10,16).
Evil heart
Evil hearts play on the sympathies of good-willed people, often trumping the grace card.
They demand mercy but give none themselves. They demand warmth, forgiveness, and intimacy from those they have harmed with no empathy for the pain they have caused and no real intention of making amends or working hard to rebuild broken trust. (Proverbs 21:10; 1 Peter 2:16; Jude 1:4).
Monday, July 31, 2017
Evil hearts have no conscience, no remorse.
They do not struggle against sin or evil—they delight in it—all the while masquerading as someone of noble character. (Proverbs 2:14–15; 10:23; 12:10; 21:27,29; Isaiah 32:6; Romans 1:30; 2 Corinthians 11:13–15)
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Evil hearts crave and demand control, and their highest authority is their own self-reference.
They reject feedback, real accountability, and make up their own rules to live by. They use Scripture to their own advantage but ignore and reject passages that might require self-correction and repentance. (Romans 2:8; Psalms 10; 36:1–4; 50:16–22; 54:5,6; 73:6–9; Proverbs 21:24; Jude 1:8–16).
Evil hearts
Evil hearts are experts at creating confusion and contention.
They twist the facts, mislead, lie, avoid taking responsibility, deny reality, make up stories, and withhold information. (Psalms 5:8; 10:7; 58:3; 109:2–5; 140:2; Proverbs 6:13,14; 6:18,19; 12:13; 16:20; 16:27, 28; 30:14; Job 15:35; Jeremiah 18:18; Nehemiah 6:8; Micah 2:1; Matthew 12:34,35; Acts 6:11–13; 2 Peter 3:16)
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