“I opposed him to his face.” “But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all…” In today’s society, Paul would have been accused of “judging” Cephas. Our weak theology would have made Paul the bad guy in this story, wondering in disbelief who he must think he is to call … Continue reading The Truth and Only the Truth
John the Baptist was anything but relevant. He did everything to point to Jesus except pretend to be a citizen of the world he lived in. Continue reading John the Baptist and His Forgotten Gospel
Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. ***** What does a “showing in the flesh” look like today? What characteristics are evident when one is trusting his flesh instead of the works of Jesus? Why did preaching/teaching/compelling/demanding obedience to religious rule … Continue reading
Sometimes, the hardest portions of Scripture to study are the ones we’ve had memorized since childhood. Once you see a passage a certain way, it’s nearly impossible to see it any other way. Nearly. For example, when I read about Jesus teaching in the temple, in my mind, I see a stage and an audience. Never mind that the priests hated Jesus and wanted Him silent … Continue reading What Do You See?
Do not forsake the fellowship… How many times have I, myself, used this verse to admonish a Believer who was not showing up to enough scheduled services each month? How many times have I wielded this verse against people who believed that they could obey all the church Scriptures just by getting together regularly with fellow Believers and loving each other through life? For my … Continue reading Fellowship Not Forsaken
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