Ephesians | marital glory, sanctity & mystery

Last updated on: February 10, 2023 at 12:15 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

Ephesians | marital glory, sanctity & mystery Ephesians 5.26-32 Aspects of marital sanctification can possibly occur, both physically and spiritually, as a continuation of the couple’s ongoing commitment to Christ. “so as to present the church to himself in splendor, without a spot or wrinkle or anything of the kind, so that she may be holy and without blemish.” (verse 27) This can be either part of a thorough washing or cleansing process, and/or in distinct moments along the way.... Read more

Ephesians | church & the marital relationship

Last updated on: February 1, 2023 at 5:45 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

Ephesians | church & the marital relationship Ephesians 5.18, 21-33 “Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5.18; NRSV) The statement is a directive (command). Paul writes in the second person plural. So Paul is speaking to everyone in all of his reading communities. Some scholars include verse 21 with this paragraph: “being subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” in fact, verses 18-21 are one continual sentence,... Read more

guest post, Brandon Atwell | how you do religion

Last updated on: February 1, 2023 at 3:31 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

guest post, Brandon Atwell | how you do religion Brandon Atwell is a minister on pastoral staff at a vibrant growing church. His Pastor is actually a Bishop over Bishops. Brandon is an avid student of the Word, but he is also very practical, as you’ll see in this piece. However, his praxis in this work is nearly the level of an apologetic, which is a branch of Theology. He deals with a question that really should be given proper perspective in... Read more

who is this Man? part 2 of 2

Last updated on: January 24, 2023 at 4:17 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

who is this Man? pt 2 of 2 To read part 1 of 2 CLICK Mark 4.39: “Quiet down!” often translated “Peace, be still!” And waking up, he rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Be silent! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. (NRSV) My Favorite Translation: Mom taught kid’s class at church. She set up a makeshift boat. All the kids piled in and my cousin Melissa wanted to be Jesus. Mom... Read more

who is this Man? part 1 of 2

Last updated on: January 24, 2023 at 4:14 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

who is this Man? pt 1 of 2 Mark 4.35-37 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. (NASB) You may already know, there have been countless shipwrecks... Read more

a Christian replying to Twitter

Last updated on: January 24, 2023 at 4:25 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

I’m replying on Twitter to all kinds of posts. I’ve realized it’s far more fun to do so than merely to come up with my own posts. It also drives a lot of traffic if I reply to a well-known personality. I won’t make much to do about this article, other than it was fun to put together. The pictures are public and can be accessed by anyone, as well as the posts. There are no hidden permissions here. Twitter... Read more

What Bible Scriptures are most often interpreted wrong?

Last updated on: January 13, 2023 at 12:24 am By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

We have to consider the methodology of any translation before we address the question. What Bible Scriptures are most often interpreted wrong? Like most good questions about interpretation, this one is easier to ask than it is to answer. First, we must remember we are dealing with various types of translations, which are really transliterations. There are transliterations that strive to be word-for-word, although this is really impossible given the differences in the sentence structure in the original languages. There... Read more

what about the things we confess? | Philippians ii.12

Last updated on: December 16, 2022 at 3:26 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

what about the things we confess? | Philippians ii.12 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of the Father. (Philippians 2.10-11, KJV) What specifically are we confessing about Christ? We confess that Jesus Christ is Lord To understand the term Lord, it may be best to look at how the... Read more

now or not yet | Philippians ii.11

Last updated on: December 15, 2022 at 6:41 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

now or not yet | Philippians ii.11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2.10-11, KJV) this glorious hymn with wondrous truths about Christ, now focuses on us There are many questions about these two verses. Who are we referring to here: angels, demons, humans,... Read more

the name above all names | Philippians ii.10

Last updated on: December 14, 2022 at 3:12 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

the name above all names | Philippians ii.10 We’re working through Phil 2.5-11 in this series CLICK I have written 9 articles on Philippians 2 so far. To review them go to the Word Study or Theology categories in the Archives (or see list below). Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and... Read more