Be like youth. Build your house on the rock “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will... Read more
Why is there law? “It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and immorality [sex] of such a kind as does not exist even among the Gentiles, that someone has his father’s wife.” – 1 Corinthians 5:1 “But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion, wanting to be teachers of the Law, even... Read more
Following up on Part 8 on the Sin of Sodom and the power of words. The question was raised: was the lack of a word for men lying with men simply a refusal of the culture to talk about it. “But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison.” – James 3:8 (NASB) Working with new generations (Gen Z) – Series The power of words. It’s important to look deeply at language... Read more
Part 1 – the need for change is part of the church New generations largely regard the church with contempt. This has led many to think that the world is coming to an end. Not so. New generations have the same spiritual needs as people have in the past. They just don’t find those needs met in churches. This generation won’t be worked with in the same way as older generations. This requires a change on the part of church... Read more
The sky is falling! Run, run, another technology development will be our doom! Much of our world has always been virtual. Stories around campfires, the Greek Classics, Shakespeare, the Bible, novels, movies – all transport us to the world of other people and often teach us something. It’s a way to experience life through others’ eyes or through an experience that represents a different reality. Technology simply makes these things more possible. Change is our normal Technology drove the world... Read more
Plaguing churches today is differences over LGBTQIA acceptance. The word “sodomite” became synonymous with “the sin of Sodom,” and gay life, and the objection is over same sex relationships. The interpretation of the destruction of the city of Sodom seems to be interpreted according to perspective. Working with new generations (Gen Z) – Series The power of words It’s important to look deeply at language (symbols) and what they mean. I’m not a Hebrew scholar so I avoid interpreting. I... Read more
The church has gone through change after change after change. The most recent change during another era of conscience is acceptance of LGBTQIA, which some reject and split church denominations over. Jesus made some changes while ignoring other things because his primary change is in people’s hearts. Then they make change. Leviticus 18 the forbidden sex acts. Is this love? What I will do is ask you to use the stricter standard of law that asks, “Beyond a reasonable doubt?”... Read more
Were the changes in church history merited in previous articles in this series? What I will do is ask you to use the stricter standard of law that asks, “Beyond a reasonable doubt?” Or at least appeal to the lesser standard of civil law, “More likely than not.” The standard of belief and conduct for Christianity is love. Working with new generations (Gen Z) – Series Religion is locally and culturally situated. In reaction to the rapid technologically driven changes... Read more
Working with new generations (Gen Z) – Series This series looks at change within the church, and the need for future change to address the spiritual needs of people age 15 to 30. It rejects the notion that the church doesn’t change. Various eras are identified in which change occurred. My labels on eras aren’t meant as formal categories. The Great Awakening This movement began in the 1800s. This “born again” movement saw the development of evangelical Congregationalist, Presbyterian, Baptist,... Read more
Working with new generations (Gen Z) – Series This series looks at change within the church, and the need for future change to address the spiritual needs of people age 15 to 30. It rejects the notion that the church doesn’t change. Various eras are described. My labels on eras aren’t meant as formal categories. The era of conscience and reformation, and the beginning of hate Around 1455 the printing press began to make Bibles widely available. The Protestant Reformation,... Read more
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