2 Cor 5:21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (ESV) Have you ever wondered "why the cross?" If you grew up in a western evangelical church you were probably taught something about a "payment to and angry God" and … Continue reading Why the cross?
Pearls before swine!
Mat 7:6 “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. (ESVST) What is that all about? Let's take a little walk, shall we? Years ago I was on a test flight in a Super Hornet (F/A-18E), where we … Continue reading Pearls before swine!
The Day of Reckoning!
Don't you love that title? Can't you see John Lithgow in Footloose saying "you need to be prepared for the day of reckoning is near!" The concept is so ingrained in our western culture that you just can't get free of a bunch of broken paradigms. Still I press on and try to at least … Continue reading The Day of Reckoning!
Rewards in Heaven???
Mat 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (ESVST) Why do we read this verse in its negative contrast? What I mean is why do we say that the reward is conditional on the suffering? Here is another question: why do … Continue reading Rewards in Heaven???
Myopia can be treated…
Myopia means: nearsightedness, lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight. When I was in Aviation Officer Candidate School we had these amazing Marine Corps Drill Instructors. They were our best friends and loved to just hang out... I can hear the Marines out there laughing. No, the Drill Instructor was a special breed of not-quite-human. … Continue reading Myopia can be treated…
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