1st century Christianity in the 21st century
Laws that threaten religious freedom rarely begin by banning sermons. They begin with the redefinition of words — especially words like harm, hate, safety, truth, tolerance, and inclusion. Over time, those redefinitions reshape what a society considers acceptable speech, and eventually, what it is willing to tolerate from people of faith.
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The Lord came to reveal and call us to the truth. He said:
…if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to savve the world. He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words has that which judges him – the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. (John 12:47-48)
Continue reading “Breaking Free: The Power Of Truth Over Tradition”
God’s word is of exceptional value and benefit to the child of God. The Scripture says:
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)
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Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)
Continue reading “Are You Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth?”Paul wrote concerning the Bible:
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
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The Parable of the Good Shepherd
In John 10:1-10, Jesus identified Himself as the door. In fact, He is the only way to enter the Lord’s sheepfold. He contrasted Himself with the thief and the robber who seek to steal and destroy.
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The Parable of the Tree and Its Fruit (Good or Bad)
In Matthew 7:20, Jesus concluded a short parable in the sermon on the mount by saying, “…by their fruit you will know them.” In Matthew 12, our Lord used the same teaching. Notice:
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The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The religious leaders of Jesus’ day confronted Him several times. Luke 10 records a question given by a lawyer who tested Him.
Teacher, what shall I do to inherit
eternal life? (Luke 10:25)
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The Parable of the Lost
The scribes and Pharisees complained against Jesus, because He would receive those whom they deemed to be base persons of society. When this accussation was levied against Him in Luke 5, Jesus answered:
Those who are well have no need of
a physician, but those who are sick. I
have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. (Luke 5:31-32)
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The Parables about Commitment and the Need to Count the Cost
Luke records,
Now great multitudes went with Him.
And He turned and said to them, ‘If
anyone comes to Me and does not
hate his father and mother, wife and
children, brothers and sisters, yes
and his own life also, he cannot be
My disciple. (Luke 14:25-27)
