Christians have been told through religious sources they are identified as sinners saved by grace, which makes sense to most people ... because after all ... everyone has sinned, and all who believe have been saved by grace. But nowhere in new … [Read more]
Have A Glad Heart
We have divided our lives into one-year segments. They begin at a certain time and end at another. The problem is that we tend to categorize our successes and defeats within these year slots and then weigh them at the beginning of each year, usually … [Read more]
907. False Assumptions: Giving 10% of All Your Money to a Church
It is often called tithing — usually interpreted these days as giving ten percent of your income—frequently to go to a church organization. But guess what? There is nothing in the Bible that tells us to do this ... in spite of preachers finding a way … [Read more]
Is it God’s Will for You to Suffer (1 Peter 4:19)
“Paul, why are you writing a Bible commentary? There are so many.” It’s true. There are many Bible commentaries out there. But as far as I know, there are no grace-based commentaries. Instead, there are commentaries that mix grace with works … [Read more]
Why The Gospel of Peace?
I meet many people in my travels who don’t have a sense of peace and calm. They’re stressed, frustrated, confused by life and taught in church all the things they have to do to keep God happy and on their side. I once heard someone say, “Where does … [Read more]
906. False Assumptions: Gentiles Grafted Into Israel?
In some church circles, there is a popular supposition that (non-Jewish) Gentiles were engrafted into Israel. The phrase often heard is, "We are now engrafted Jews." This idea can leave people with the wrongful impression that Gentiles would be … [Read more]
Do we need a New Covenant Study Bible?
The Bible contains the most beautiful, life-giving words. Yet many don’t see them because they’re reading scripture through the wrong lens. Consider the following verse: If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each … [Read more]
How to Test the Spirits
Spirit, soul, and body – do you know the difference? Your spirit is that inner part of you that connects you to the spiritual world; your body or flesh is that external part of you that connects you to the physical world; and your soul is that … [Read more]
How to Walk in the Spirit
You were designed to be spiritual. You were created to walk in the spirit. Yet many people walk after the flesh. They make judgments based on what they hear, see, and understand, rather than listening to what their spirit is sensing the Lord is … [Read more]
What Does it Mean to be Spiritual?
What comes to mind when you think of the word spiritual? In scripture, we are exhorted to desire spiritual gifts, sing spiritual songs, and pray spiritual prayers. We are to walk in the spirit and live a spiritual life. Sounds good. But what does … [Read more]
Duck Church
Søren Kierkegaard, the Danish existentialist, used to tell a story about Duck Church. It goes something like this: Once upon a time there was a town of ducks. On Sunday morning all the ducks came waddling out of their houses and waddling into … [Read more]
Six Reasons Why Original Sin Cannot be True
Original sin says we were born bad to the bone. From the moment we drew our first breath, we were inclined towards sin, utterly depraved, and hostile towards God. Since beginning this series, I’ve received messages from readers who defend … [Read more]
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