“You’re being selective with scripture.” Ever heard that one? Tell people about the unconditional love of God and you’ll hear things like: “You’re cherry-picking verses. You’re forgetting (insert tough scripture here).” There is a perception … [Read more]
Judged for Our Work and Living in Fear
A reader asked me how to read the following verse through a new covenant lens: If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth. (1 Peter … [Read more]
New Testament Scriptures Used to Support Original Sin
Augustine’s doctrine of original sin says you were born bad to the bone and hostile to God. You inherited Adam’s rebellious and sinful nature and your kids are going to hell. Contrary to what you may have heard, original sin is not Biblical. This … [Read more]
Old Testament Scriptures Used to Support Original Sin
Since publishing my article refuting the doctrine of original sin, several readers have asked “What about this scripture?” Some people seem to think Augustine’s doctrine of original sin is biblical. It isn’t. Original sin is an old Jewish teaching … [Read more]
My Garden Project Is Finished! – Pictures Included!
To say I love flowers would be a massive understatement! I’ve been working on a “garden project” that I started last summer and I’m finally, finally, finally finished. Many of […] … [Read more]
My Garden Project Is Finished! – Pictures Included!
To say I love flowers would be a massive understatement! I’ve been working on a “garden project” that I started last summer and I’m finally, finally, finally finished. Many of […] … [Read more]
My Garden Project Is Finished! – Pictures Included!
To say I love flowers would be a massive understatement! I’ve been working on a “garden project” that I started last summer and I’m finally, finally, finally finished. Many of […] … [Read more]
The Religious Origins of Original Sin
For 2000 years Augustine’s doctrine of original sin has taught that you were a natural born sinner, stained with Adam’s sin. From the moment you drew your first breath, you were hostile to the things of God and hardwired to sin. My strong view is … [Read more]
Original Sin is Unbiblical
The doctrine of original sin is one of the most damaging lies ever inflicted on the human race. Developed by Tertullian and popularized by Augustine, original sin says we all inherited Adam’s fallen nature. There is no question that sinners have a … [Read more]
Why Does Jesus Hate Divorce?
In the modern church we think we treat women well. We tell ourselves that we are enlightened, educated and respectful. But in the very next breath we tell women they can’t preach or teach and it would best if they remain silent in our … [Read more]
The Life Transforming Power of Being Willing To Face Truth
Sometimes people say God causes or He allows something negative in their lives to teach them a lesson. I don’t personally agree with that theology, but if you do I […] … [Read more]
The Life Transforming Power of Being Willing To Face Truth
Sometimes people say God causes or He allows something negative in their lives to teach them a lesson. I don’t personally agree with that theology, but if you do I […] … [Read more]
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