Nov 2, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, Culture, Theology
Worship is a central, universal part of the human experience. From our hearts, we know that there is a God who should be worshiped. Pagan worship typically leads to license and debauchery. It’s no wonder that in most paganism sexual immorality is associated with the...
Jun 29, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, Family
In the last century, we have enjoyed a wonderful gift: each of us has our own Bible. This was not the case for nearly 20 centuries of church history. Instead, believers gathered in groups to hear the Scriptures read out loud. We have moved from a corporate experience...
Jun 24, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, Theology
The spiritual gifts are meant to bring unity and clarity to the body of Christ, but we tend to be confused by them sometimes. Sometimes this confusion even leads to divisions within the body. It’s so important that we learn about these gifts so that we may...
Mar 9, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, The Bible
In the biblical world, the word love has very little to do with how we feel. Since the 19th century, with its romantic literature and theology, we have come to think of the word love as describing a kind of feeling, an emotion, or a kind of transcendent experience. ...
Mar 4, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, The Bible
If you had asked an ancient Hebrew rabbi to describe to you the central confession of the Israelite religion, he would have responded with the Shema: Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all you heart and with...
