Grace and wisdom of the ages from 66 books, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
Does 1 John 2:19 mean people that leave us are not saved? The interpretation of 1 John 2:19 has sparked debate among Christian groups, with some using the verse to label those who leave their local fellowship as unsaved and dangerous. This has led to the prohibition of fellowship, prayer, or even sharing meals with such individuals. However, it is Continue reading They left us because they were not of us (1 John 2:19)
From Moses to Acts 15, the Ten Commandment Law reigned supreme. But after Acts 15, grace changes everything. From death under the burden of the law to life in the fullness and power of Jesus Christ. The question in Acts 15 — do Christians have to keep the law? Some men came down from Judea and taught the brothers, “Unless Continue reading Acts 15 Grace changes everything
How does Conflict Start? Conflict doesn’t start in a vacuum. There is always history. Usually twisted and piled. Resolving these conflicts can be like pulling a strand from a pile of tangled rusty barbed wire. It won’t end well for anyone. Everyone will be bloodied. Unless God… Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good Continue reading Godly ways to resolve conflict
The Bible contains many superlative inflection points but Acts 13 is the most important for the church. Before Acts 13, most of the great commission happened in Jerusalem and Samaria, but it had not spread very far in a global sense. But at this great inflection point, in Acts 13, the gospel starts to spread throughout the world. And it Continue reading Acts 13 the most important inflection in the great commission
How can unity be a sin? Isn’t unity the holy grail of Christianity. Ah yes! But the kind of unity is very important. Because the coin of division has two sides. One is the sin of sectarianism. The other is the sin of unity. They are both division and they are both wrong. It is not always right to be Continue reading The sin of unity