There are many, and I mean many passages of the Bible regularly taken out of context. One that shows up a lot comes from Matthew 5. There are different kinds of context we need to consider when reading the Bible. While this portion of Matthew 5 is predominantly kept within the context of the passage, we miss the cultural implications of what Jesus is saying.
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I should have written this a long time ago. Ironically, I lacked conviction, as well as discipline and boldness.
Jacob had twelve sons. These sons of Jacob would eventually lead to the establishment of the twelve tribes of Israel. Notice in Revelation, there are a few of the sons who are replaced by someone not on the list of Jacob's sons. Regardless, the number remains twelve.
We have to be careful when reading the Text. I talk a lot about keeping Scripture in context, but there's multiple kinds of context for us to consider when reading the Text. One of these kinds of context I call linguistic context.
Concerning the teaching of the pastors of America, or the lack thereof; as well as the mindset you hold as you study God's Word.
There are always going to be unpleasant people in life (and sometimes, saying "unpleasant" doesn't even begin to cover it). Sometimes there's no way to avoid them, so we have to make a choice. Do we ignore them, or do we interact with them? If we interact with them, how do we do so? If we avoid them, how can we do it without hurting them?
Jesus left His disciples with peace. But what does that mean? During their time together, Jesus told His disciples, and those who were following Him, that the life He's called them to isn't a cake walk. He specifically said that if anyone wanted to follow after Him, they would have to pick up their cross and deny themselves.
When I was in college, I was part of a college ministry. A group of us from the leadership team of the ministry started getting together on a nightly basis to pray for our campus. We thought it would be fun to gather at 10:02 p.m., so we always called it "10:02".
I believe you can be a crappy spouse while genuinely loving your significant other. I believe you can be a crappy parent while genuinely loving your children. I believe you can be a crappy employee while genuinely loving your job. But a crappy pastor? That's something that shouldn't exist.
I've been part of churches where I didn't feel like I was being challenged or fed. I felt like there were things we were doing completely wrong and things we desperately needed to improve. I felt like the church wasn't healthy in any way, shape or form. But I also felt like I was the only one who thought those things. In a situation like that, what are you supposed to do?
There are 613 laws in Torah (Genesis through Deuteronomy). There's a debate on whether these laws are still in effect for Christians or if the laws are dead because of the new covenant which Christ established through His death and resurrection.
Those of you who grew up in church might be able to recite the Fruit of the Spirit by melody. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Notice how forgiveness isn't part of this list. Why?
There are five functions a church must serve to prove it's a healthy church. These functions are fellowship, ministry, missions, worship and discipleship.
I was scrolling through TikTok when I came across this video. The poster, John E. McDonald II, tries to give some advice on how to read the Bible, but it gets a bit strange.
I thought I was dealing with allergies. But the allergy medication I was taking wasn't helping. Then, I got a text from a small group member.
The Bible says God doesn't change. We sing of how God remains faithful and loves everlastingly. We talk about how God is the same yesterday and today and forevermore. But what does that mean?
A healthy church will have three roles: Shepherd, Elder and Deacon. These three roles have their own purpose. There are times when these roles will have some kind of overlap, but will mostly serve their own functions.
Concerning idolatry, and your faithfulness toward the only Lord, the only Messiah, the only Christ, Jesus of Nazareth.
I like to watch TV while I eat. Today, as I was making and eating lunch, I felt like watching Star Wars. I clicked through Disney+ to get to my favorite Star Wars movie: Revenge of the Sith. As I was watching, I got to the infamous scene where Anakin draws his lightsaber against a group of younglings.
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