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Who is a cult?

Posted on February 25, 2018 by admin

The word “cult” has many connotations and many definitions, from harmless fan clubs, to dangerous systems of religious beliefs and rituals. But, I think the best definition of a dangerous Continue ReadingWho is a cult?→

Final exhortations to a fledgling church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)

Posted on January 23, 2018 by admin

The Apostle Paul closes his first letter to a fledgling church with these final exhortations. This letter was written after Timothy returned with mostly good news about their spiritual growth Continue ReadingFinal exhortations to a fledgling church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)→

Abstain from all appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)

Posted on December 22, 2017 by admin

Abstain from all appearance of evil (the final slam of the door at the end of a contentious argument)

The 400 year war about “appearance of evil” The King James translation of this verse using “appearance” has probably been responsible for more fighting among Christians during the last 400 Continue ReadingAbstain from all appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)→

I was born this way (and God doesn’t make junk)

Posted on November 5, 2017 by admin

Just because you were born this way does not mean that you should stay this way Everyone is born a natural person with a human nature. They have instinctive needs Continue ReadingI was born this way (and God doesn’t make junk)→

Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

Posted on October 19, 2017 by admin

There are 3 different perspectives about Halloween among Christians. Part of each perspective is absolutely true. But, as always, the truth is more nuanced and more complicated than any one Continue ReadingShould Christians celebrate Halloween?→

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