Your witness is more important than your freedom

WORD FOR ADULTS. Romans 14:20-21; 1 Cor. 6:12.

The tension between Law and Grace creates the most cerebral issues in Christianity. This is faith for grownups—it’s not the “milk of the word” for baby Christians (1 Peter 2:2). The law says “thou shalt not,” and grace says, “All things are lawful.” So which is it? Romans 14:20 says “Everything is clean.” First CorinthiansContinue reading “WORD FOR ADULTS. Romans 14:20-21; 1 Cor. 6:12.”

Editing on Horseback. Romans 15:1.

Did you know that the sixty-six books of the Bible were codified into a single book long before the chapter and verse divisions were added? Stephen Langton, the Archbishop of Canterbury (and a key writer of the Magna Carta), first introduced chapters in the year 1228. The first Bible to be published with both chaptersContinue reading “Editing on Horseback. Romans 15:1.”

Are You Strong Enough to Be Weak? 1 Corinthians 9:19-22.

Are you fiercely independent? Are you strong and strong-willed? Do you insist on doing your own thing—on being “true to yourself” no matter what? There may be a place for such traits, particularly among those who have suffered bullying, abuse, and shame. When others have destroyed your dignity and self-worth, you may find your self-esteemContinue reading “Are You Strong Enough to Be Weak? 1 Corinthians 9:19-22.”

Your Witness is More Important than Your Freedom Because Your Witness is Your Purpose. Acts 1:8.

Life in a fallen world is tough. God could spare us a lot of pain if He were to snatch us up to heaven the minute we give our souls to Jesus. But He allows us to remain in a difficult world so we can tell others about Him. We are here to provide aContinue reading “Your Witness is More Important than Your Freedom Because Your Witness is Your Purpose. Acts 1:8.”