Is the Church an organization or an organism?

Is the Church which is Christ’s Body (Ephesians 1:22) an organization or an organism? The difference may sound trite and overly persnickety but let’s look at the ramifications. The fact Continue ReadingIs the Church an organization or an organism?

Biblical exhortation about interpreting eschatology

Eschatology is a popular branch of study within Christian theology dealing with the “last things.” Eschatology, from two Greek words meaning “last” (ἔσχατος) and “study” (-λογία), is the study of Continue ReadingBiblical exhortation about interpreting eschatology

Matthew 7:3 the mote in your friend’s eye

Jesus Christ taught shocking doctrines that destroyed the self-righteous pride and hypocritical judgment of the scribes and Pharisees. Here is one of those doctrines that made them hate him and Continue ReadingMatthew 7:3 the mote in your friend’s eye

Romans 12:1-2 From conformed to transformed by presenting yourself to God

Romans 12:1-2 contains the fourth “therefore” in this letter (cf. Romans 3:20; 5:1; 8:1; 12:1). It is one of the many conditional promises in the Bible. If you obey this Continue ReadingRomans 12:1-2 From conformed to transformed by presenting yourself to God