Biblical Questions
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There are many ways that you might approach life’s challenges. There is the noncommittal response—the neutral approach. There is the “guns’-blazing, no holds barred” response—the aggressive approach. There is the, “I’ll pretend I didn’t hear that” response—the ignoring approach. There is the, “Well, they really don’t know what they are talking about” response—the passive-aggressive approach.…
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Let’s be honest what I have been saying is hard to swallow and few will want to accept it (cf. John 6.60). People get nervous when you speak of “ought to do and ought not to do” (the Law of God). People become uneasy when you tell them that God is full of wrath and…
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Here’s a text that many Christians are familiar with and rightfully cherish: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good…” (Rom 8.28a; italics added). Unfortunately, this text is abused a bit either because of traditions or lazy reading. For instance, when something tragic happens a person might conclude…
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God is a covenantal God, but what does that mean? Is there a difference between covenant and salvation? Can a person be a member of the covenant community and yet still not be saved; a true believer? More often than not, I find that Christians will often conflate the two terms covenant and salvation, as…
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Love is a catch word that has been robbed of worth in our society. Its beauty and truth has been watered down and distilled to the point that love is no more than a fleeting emotion. Perhaps one of the most popular Scripture texts used in weddings (well, I should say traditional style weddings where…
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