Being saved is a past present and future thing. I believe we have lost sight of what it means "to be saved." Salvation is a product of relationship with Jesus who's name means Jehovah Saves. In the next two posts I'd like to stretch you minds to maybe see "salvation" differently than you might have been … Continue reading Marriage vows
Category: Wisdom
Wrong Obsession
Why are we so obsessed with hell anyway? I believe our sin obsession is tied to our hell obsession. If we believe sinning puts us in hell, then we need to stop sinning or find some way to have our sins covered so we don't go to hell. We need to make others afraid so … Continue reading Wrong Obsession
Destination Theology??
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (ESV) Destination theology? That is an invalid expression. Theology is the study of God. Destination is a place you go. How do you suppose we got mixed up and starting … Continue reading Destination Theology??
Witnessing the “wrath of God?”
Have you witnessed the "wrath of God?" I think I have. The wrath of God is what happens when human violence meets God's forgiveness. It is when human anger meets eternal life. It is when human vengeance meets God's goodness. It is when human justice meets God's redemption. It is when Faith in WHAT we know meets Faith in WHO we know. … Continue reading Witnessing the “wrath of God?”
Can the wrong fruit lead to permanent damage?
The short answer is no. The long answer follows: Way back in the garden we humans made a bad culinary choice. We decided that the knowledge of good and evil produce was better than a total dependence on God. I believe Adam and Eve thought they were helping out. They thought they could be better … Continue reading Can the wrong fruit lead to permanent damage?