Protected from the Bible – What is faith?
Faith. We all know what it means, right? Are you sure? Your definition could be incomplete.
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The problem of “you and your household”
You and your household
This phrase is used in the Bible several times. I ‘m writing about it now, because I’m working on an article about two very complex words – “believe in” – from this verse –
Ac 16:31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
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Do not Be afraid, unless …
Essentially – the message comes down to – Do not be afraid, unless there’s a real reason for you to be afraid.
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Be prepared for what you ask for …
That’s not to say I didn’t have second thoughts – didn’t wonder if the cost was getting too high. I did have them. I even ran away a few times. Fortunately, I always returned.
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The problem of “a Better Place”
What are we really doing when we say someone’s in “a better place”?
Being nice? We think so.
Lying? Probably.
Is being honest better?
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The problem of “handing it over to God”
Did you see it – if you can’t walk on water it’s because you doubt – because you don’t have enough faith.
And if that’s what you got from the passage – it’s unfortunate. Because that wasn’t the point.
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The problem of a “pleasing aroma” to God
By now – hopefully the Christians who weren’t already aware of what these passages meant have now learned something. Something very hopeful, especially in times of trouble. For the non-Christians – I pray you have also learned something, and that this will help to change your view of what you maybe thought was a heartless God.
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Revelation: Introduction – part 1
It seems that what is probably the most common use of the word apocalypse – meaning the end of the world – isn’t even biblical in origin. It’s one instance where the book of Revelation write about the end of the world, as we know it – and that one instance is turned into the new “definition” of the word.
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Forgiven – update on Vanishing Grace
Jesus was someone that spent time and ate with all sorts of “sinners”. In the Gospels we see Him with the likes of tax collectors, roman soldiers, and prostitutes. Scandalous in His time – and in too many churches today, it’s the same.
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A jealous God, punishing sin for generations. Or maybe not?
That sounds so cruel, doesn’t it? Why would a good God punish innocent, and even unborn, children for the sins of their parents? In case a refresher is needed, here’s where that comes from – the beginning of the ten commandments …
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