Greetings.
I am interested in corresponding with anyone who diligently studies the Bible in order to better trust and obey the Lord Jesus Christ the Son of God, especially if such a person has ever noticed that what passes as Christianity these days differs from the biblical standard.
If you...
Where does the teaching come from that believers have divine authority over their households (specifically relating to prayer, at least)? And what does it mean? I don't know if this is controversial or not, but it feels so to me, as I do not see the scripture to back it up. Thoughts?
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Have you seen, or have you heard this scripture before?
So many wholesome words and a great teaching by Paul here.
1 Timothy 2:
1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may...
Christian authority
For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but
water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and
bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not
return to me empty, but it shall...
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The Kitchen Sink, seems like a good place to put this: I really don't think it fits anywhere, to be addressed to the Church in General, but not some or others, depending on how its interpreted. The question is simple: "Am I addicted to the approval of the Church?" I suppose if it came...
1 One day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the good news, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, together with the elders, came up to him. 2 “Tell us by what authority you are doing these things,” they said. “Who gave you this authority?” Great...
I imagine everyone reading this has observed the dramatic uptick in the discussion of conspiracy. This seems to be happening across most of the bands of society, whether there is espoused belief in God or not. He gave commandment, when this came up a very long time ago:
Indeed this is what the...
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So yes, John talks of the Holy Spirit doing three things: convicting of sin, righteousness and judgment. But elsewhere it says He will not talk on His Own Authority; not seeking His Own Authority means that He will be compelled to weigh the "authority" of others, in a sense weighing...
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So, I have engaged with Evolution long enough, now, that I see in it a way of self-confidence, that I do not want. I don't care that I might be "more adapted" or "better adapted" depending on the approach I take, but I want to become a new creature, with the hallmarks of my Creator...
Why My Church is NOT Growing – Part 19 - What is our problem with authority?
In this last posting regarding authority, we examine the true underlying problem with authority and what we should do about bringing correction. Check it out.
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Why My Church is NOT Growing – Part 18 – Can authority be trusted?
Trust, one of the greatest treasures to give but how do we really know when it is right, best, or even safe to give that trust. One answer stands out…find it in this week’s posting.
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Why My Church is NOT Growing – Part 17 - How should we respond and interact with authority?
How you respond to authority will shape your entire life. Are you responding and interacting with authority correctly? In rebellion, been deceived into improper submission? Explore it all in this...
Why My Church is NOT Growing – Part 16 – “Authority” Who or what holds authority?
In this posting explore who and what holds TRUE authority and the unendingness of TRUE authority. Also, what type of authority changes people for the better?
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Why My Church is NOT Growing – Part 15 – “Authority” What is in a word?
A very careful examination of what the word “authority” actually means can be extremely revealing. Find out for yourself by checking out this posting.
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Why My Church is NOT Growing – Part 14 – “Authority” Introduction
In this portion of our series on church growth or lack thereof, we examine the matter of “authority” in society and the church setting.
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The main Bible text in today's sermong was from John 13:1-17
Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. And during supper, when the devil had already...
By Doing Good
1 Peter 2:13-17 ESV
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to...
This is rather lengthy, so I'm dividing it into several posts. Please read all before replying. Thank you.
Jeremiah 7:4 “Do not trust in deceptive words, saying, ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’ 5 “For if you truly amend your ways and your...
Man vs. Christian.
Let’s face it; it’s all about the man. He was first to be created as an image and representative and when that didn’t follow through as required; another man was created to make all things the first did wrong; right. The man has been historically seen as the epitome of...