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apostolic succession?
Image by Mark Cummins via Flickr Canterbury Tales by Taylor Marshall The Scriptural texts don’t float out there for just anyone to interpret. Rather, they belong to the Church and remain in that context. “In this order, and by this succession, the ecclesiastical tradition from the apostles, and the preaching of the truth, [...]
THAT’s in the BIBLE?!
Recently, 2 questions about kids and the Bible came up on a parenting message board I’m a part of - 1. how much to censor and 2. how to use the Bible to teach issues of godly character and behavior. Here is my take on those issues that also touches on some good conversation [...]
are you planting in the barn?
I love this from Rick as he reflects on their community wrestling with luke 10:1-12 If the farmer worked like the current church, he would: Plow in the barn; Plant in the barn; Pray that it would rain in the barn; Harvest in the barn; and, then burn down the barn and call it revival! Let me contrast this with what you [...]
the real meaning
Examining the “spilling the seed” passages Why I don’t think these passages can be used in connection with birth control or masturbation Originally written March ‘05 In Genesis 38:7-10 we learn of Onan, one of Judah’s sons. Onan was commanded by God to impregnate his brother Er’s wife Tamar after God killed him (because he was evil). Onan [...]
judgment
“You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere man, [...]
really good point
Mike made a very poignant observation about the Bible and social sensibilities. I think this point is more important than many people even realize. Acknowledging that many of our “biblical truths” are STRONGLY influenced by society and culture, allows us to form a more generous and humble apologetic and more authentic relationships with God and others.
good discussion on the Word of God
Pop on over to the Hungry and Thirsty blog where there is a great ongoing discussion about the “Word of God”. [tags]Bible, inerrancy, authoritative[/tags]
Transfiguration Sunday
Preobrazhenie Hosted on Zooomr Luke 9:28-36 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) The Transfiguration 28About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of [...]