the worse death known to man | Philippians ii.6

Last updated on: December 28, 2022 at 12:24 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

the worse death known to man | Philippians ii.6 even the death of the cross. (Philippians 2.8) humbled means to make low, to level, to reduce to a plain And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, (Philippians 2.8.a; KJV) There is a figurative or metaphorical meaning as well. A commander assigns someone a lower rank than others. He honors the others. He humbles the person with the lower rank. “‘Being found in fashion as a man,... Read more

in fashion as a man | Philippians ii.5

Last updated on: December 9, 2022 at 3:17 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

in fashion as a man | Philippians ii.5 I couldn’t pass this title up, even though it may play out in an unexpected way. It’s right there in Scripture. We are exploring Philippians 2.5-11: CLICK recap: this is a song or hymn of the Early Church It’s probably the oldest such hymn, pre-dating Paul’s letters. It’s music. This is a creed, a confession, a doctrine of the Early Church – a way of doing Theology. This hymn is important historically, as a... Read more

@JaredIngle2022 | 280 Characters Challenge

Last updated on: December 17, 2022 at 3:35 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

@JaredIngle2022 | 280 Characters Challenge Twitter is new for me. The following are actual tweets within a short period of time, each 280 characters. Can you tell I have some pent up energy since Christmas Break is starting? I wonder how many exact 280 character tweets I can put out while I wait to pick up somebody from work. I’m getting pretty good at the exact tweets. I think it’s because I’m an author/writer, so I work – and toy... Read more

how can man become like God? | Philippians ii.4

Last updated on: December 9, 2022 at 3:13 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

how can man become like God? | Philippians ii.4 This is part of an ongoing Word Study on Philippians 2.5-11 CLICK Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: (Phil 2.5) “how to be the church with the mind of Jesus” CLICK Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: (Phil 2.6) “being in the form of God” CLICK But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form... Read more

the form of a servant | Philippians ii.3

Last updated on: December 7, 2022 at 4:31 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus (Philippians 2.5, KJV) “how to be the church with the mind of Jesus” CLICK Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God (Phil 2.6) “being in the form of God” CLICK But made himself of no reputation (Phil 2.7) The New American Standard is the closest word-for-word transliteration of this phrase: “but emptied Himself . . .” The Koine Greek term... Read more

being in the form of God | Philippians ii.2

Last updated on: December 7, 2022 at 3:11 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

What does it mean, being in the form of God? We’re often so elated to see a new depiction of Jesus as one of us (only better), we sometimes fail to consider everything He is before He becomes one of us. Paul addresses the question about who Christ is before He comes to earth. This is the 2nd in a series on Philippians 2.5-11 CLICK how to be the church with the mind of Jesus | Philippians ii.1 CLICK Who,... Read more

how to be the church with the mind of Jesus | Philippians ii.1

Last updated on: December 5, 2022 at 4:56 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

how to be the church with the mind of Jesus | Philippians ii.1 Since it’s almost Christmas, let’s look at a passage about the coming of Christ, found in Philippians ii. This Scripture is poetry and in fact a song This is actually a hymn or song of the Early Church. If you have an NLT, you will see it printed in verse form. This is not just any hymn, a Church historian, Dennis Duling states: “The first pre-Pauline ‘Christological... Read more

drawing upon good from Ecclesiastes | 14 writings

Last updated on: December 1, 2022 at 2:47 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

To begin drawing upon good from Ecclesiastes, one has to take a deep dive so to speak. This series does not cover every chapter and verse, but key themes. Each bolded statement is the title of an entire article. Each following sentence is a lead-in to the article, setting the stage a little. With each click, you’ll be directed to the article of your choosing. Solomon, if this is Solomon, is older now. The youthful vigor of Song of Solomon... Read more

How can people find out more about your faith online?

Last updated on: November 27, 2022 at 6:34 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

How can people find out more about your faith online? This is a primary question being asked at this time, so I thought it would be decent to take time to address the issue. i. setting some parameters to my faith I’m usually considered an in-betweener, maybe a bridger. At times I’m considered Ecumenical. My Catholic Padres say if their church officially recognizes the baptism of my Ecclesial Community they can call me brother. In short, my High Church friends often... Read more

Ways you can make an interfaith marriage work

Last updated on: November 18, 2022 at 5:55 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

6 ways you can make an interfaith marriage work When I use the term interfaith, I am speaking of Christian faiths. A couple/family merging from various faiths is no small work, but it is a good work. Plus I know the ways Christian couples have navigated these waters. i. celebrate different charisms Once the pharmacist told me he is a non-charismatic, but his wife is Pentecostal, speaks in tongues, and believes in the prayer language. He has never spoke in... Read more