In the Gospels we see Jesus drawing one clear moral line after another. But today we are told it is the legalist or the Pharisee who draws moral lines. Thus, when pastors release the Nashville Statement or similar statements of belief, the accusers salivate. The wolves descend. “How dare you agree with Scripture.” “It’s [the current year]!” “How un-Christlike.” […]
Category: Scripture
What Did Jesus Mean By “Judge Not”?
Those two words, “judge not,” can threaten to stop a dialogue. But two more words can restart it: “keep reading.” The “judge not” in Matthew 7:1 is not the end of the chapter. By the third verse Jesus has pointed out that we should indeed be judging our own spiritual state: “And why beholdest thou […]
Matthew 5:40–42 and the Charity Question
Since I believe the bible contains zero evidence that Jesus would support an involuntary, government run, inefficient “charity,” what do I think about Matthew 5:40–42? And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two […]
The Holy Self-Interest of Jesus in the Garden
Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross. -Hebrews 12:1b-2a Do you want to know how to trust God through hardship? Try looking to Jesus as your example. What did Jesus […]
He Who Promised Is Faithful
Are your prayers unanswered? Are you in a time of waiting? When you’re waiting you’re vulnerable. Doubts can grow. Especially when you’re experiencing suffering. You begin to ask: Why is this happening? Why does God let it happen? If God is still good, why can’t I feel it? As a Christian, you know God is still […]