And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters....
Continue ReadingBeware of People who Insist they Understand Every Word in the BibleCategory: False Counselors
The Method of Interpreting Scripture in the Conservative Evangelical Church Needs a Reboot
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. You...
Continue ReadingThe Method of Interpreting Scripture in the Conservative Evangelical Church Needs a RebootHis Sheep Hear His Voice
An appalling and horrible thing has happened in the land: the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule at their direction; my people love to have it so, but what will you do when the end comes? (Jeremiah 5:30-31) One...
Continue ReadingHis Sheep Hear His VoiceDon’t be One of These False Prophets Promising False Peace
“For from the least to the greatest of them, everyone is greedy for unjust gain; and from prophet to priest, everyone deals falsely. They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace....
Continue ReadingDon’t be One of These False Prophets Promising False PeaceHow the Leading of the Holy Spirit Directs EVERY Christian — And Why You Need to Know it
I never really felt that what they were telling me was right. But who am I? They quoted their verses and told me what they meant. I really did want to follow and obey Christ. I am not a rebel....
Continue ReadingHow the Leading of the Holy Spirit Directs EVERY Christian — And Why You Need to Know itTruth, Lies, Light and Darkness Cannot Co-Exist
Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. (1 John 2:9-10 ESV) Do not lie...
Continue ReadingTruth, Lies, Light and Darkness Cannot Co-ExistLight and Darkness Cannot Live Together
Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. (1 John 2:9-10 ESV) Do not lie to...
Continue ReadingLight and Darkness Cannot Live TogetherLet’s Get “Do Not Judge” Right and Stop Using it to Justify the Wicked
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s...
Continue ReadingLet’s Get “Do Not Judge” Right and Stop Using it to Justify the WickedAbuse Counseling: How Long is “Forbearing”?
Ephesians 4:2 ESV with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, As I read the stories told by Christians, most often women, who have been the victims of abuse, I am dismayed to hear over...
Continue ReadingAbuse Counseling: How Long is “Forbearing”?The “Christian” Abuser: Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 4)
The following is a summary of the conclusions of Sam Storms, who writes at Enjoying God Ministries. His take on 1 Cor 3:1-3 is a bit different than we have presented in parts 2 & 3 of this series of posts,...
Continue ReadingThe “Christian” Abuser: Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 4)