In "Mercy-seats, boxes and Sin" I tried to paint a picture of what "the atonement" really means in simple imagery. God supplied the imagery in the form of an ark or gold-plated box. You should read that post for more explanation or just go ahead a dive right in here. Paul talks about the Spirit … Continue reading Escape from Boxlandia
Category: Wisdom
Jesus Juice
Todd White will often say "if you squeeze an orange you would expect orange juice. So if you squeeze a Christian you would expect Christ to come out." I may have the words a little off but the concept is right. When you squeeze someone who says they believe in Jesus you would expect Jesus … Continue reading Jesus Juice
Mercy-seats and boxes and Sin
I didn't go to Bible college. I haven't been to seminary. I don't have a double double degree in systematic Theology or Divinity or anything like that. I love to listen to those really smart people who have those degrees. I am instead a rocket scientist, retired pilot and part-time philosophical thinker (no accreditation). So … Continue reading Mercy-seats and boxes and Sin
Past Present Future
"Salvation" isn't an event, it is a continuum of encounter with the one who saves...Jesus. It is a product of relationship. It is a precursor to relationship. It is a culmination of relationship. It is a past, present and future reality. It isn't a contract. It isn't a get out of hell free card. It … Continue reading Past Present Future
Freedom to think and ask questions
Freedom should look like freedom. Jesus said this: John 8:31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (ESV) This is was during a discussion about how He … Continue reading Freedom to think and ask questions
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