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Why the Church Needs Diversity
Originally posted on Robert B. Sloan:
Two questions plagued the minds of the earliest believers: “What does it mean to be a follower of Christ?” and “Should the Christian faith be proclaimed outside the borders of Judaism?” Jesus answered both questions at His Ascension: You shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all…
What’s Wrong with Church
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The hypocrites in my church
The Love of Money – 1 Timothy 6
Originally posted on Bob's boy's Christianity blog:
In chapter 6, Paul speaks to Timothy of those who are bondservants. This would include those who were akin to indentured servants, as well as those who were actual slaves. Slavery abounded in those times, and the Roman empire was built upon it. Whatever lot they…
Being a prophet isn’t easy – but it is necessary
Supreme Ruling on SAME SEX Marriage:
Hello to my brothers and sisters, straight ones, non-straight ones, or should we just be up front and call it homosexuality. There is no need to sugarcoat at this point right? I come to everyone in pure love regarding this extremely controversial topic. The issues between controversy isn’t hatred even though it leads to it,…
Grace + Truth (Part 2)
Originally posted on Pursuing Sincere Faith:
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1). The Lord is teaching me a lot. In fact, He is shifting my understanding of grace and truth to become more like His, and it is quite…
Paul’s Opening to Timothy – 1 Timothy 1-2
Originally posted on Bob's boy's Christianity blog:
In Paul’s first letter to Timothy, he calls him “my true child in the faith.” paul had great affection for Timothy, and had entrusted him with much important work. He had sent him to the Thessalonians when he had been concerned about their faith. He had…
Qualifications for Deacons and Overseers – 1 Timothy 3
Originally posted on Bob's boy's Christianity blog:
In the third chapter of Paul’s first letter to his young charge, Paul talks about the qualities that should be found in men who serve as elders and deacons. Referring to them here as overseers, Paul says that elders should be the husband of one wife,…
101 Discrepancies Between Jesus and Paul
Originally posted on The Old Christian Heretic:
Jesus said: “I have come in my Father’s name, and you do not receive me. If another comes in his own name, you will receive him.” [John 5:43] I found a list of the discrepancies between Jesus and Paul and thought I’d share. I haven’t searched all the…
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