Up to this point, Paul’s focus is theological teachings about Christ, Unity in the Body, and Paul’s call to preach to the Gentiles. Now in this section, he zeros in on very important reminders. He reminds The Gentiles of their “old self” and correctly describes their “new shelf” and encourages them to sustain and thrive in this new self through a new mind, leading to holy actions and interactions. Sometimes you have to really compare and contrast life and draw your line in the sand. The Gentiles were not to go back to their old way of life, and neither should we.
Perishable Commodity
Ever bought food from a store and if left uneaten or unpreserved, it goes bad? The word for that is "perishing." In this post, I share a grocer's perspective on the biblical (and natural) concept of perishing and also what that biblical truth should motivate us to do.
Two Words
In this post, we will look at Ephesians 2. This chapter talks much about life before Christ and after Christ. Perhaps you can relate to one of those stories...
Final Pre Destination
Did you choose to read this post or are you predestined to do so? I know, that’s an oversimplification. But in this blog, we explore Ephesians 1 and learn about the Historical Christian stances on predestination. (Spoiler alert, different thinkers thought differently about this.) Also, we will hear what the Church of the Nazarene teaches concerning salvation, free will, and what God desires for each person.
Foolishness
In Galatians 3, Paul does not "pity the fool" like Mr. T. He calls out their foolishness in the hopes of their recovery. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dNZw6pLjifXv1cAeqHWzS?si=QSimu7IyTN2Yos4FNOo-ew Use this table of contents to skip to various parts of the post. Recap of previous ChaptersFoolish in the New TestamentLuke 24:22-27 (focus on verse 25)Romans 1:141 Timothy 6:9Titus 3:3Two applications … Continue reading Foolishness
Nineveh – The Sequel
The book of Nahum is a hidden gem. In this post, we will look at chapter 1, discovering what it says about who God is, what He does, what He will do, and even nature's response to His very presence. All of this is wrapped in a proclamation against the Assyrian capital city, Nineveh (yes, … Continue reading Nineveh – The Sequel
Missing the Mark & Pushing Boundaries
In this part of the "What Do You Mean by That?" series, we look at the definitions of sin and mistake. Have you ever heard any of the following expressions? “The world is full of sin!” “I’m just a sinner, saved by grace.” “Sinners in the hands of an angry God.” Yeah? I thought so. … Continue reading Missing the Mark & Pushing Boundaries
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