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
Marriage vows
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
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??
Poles and Snakes
John 3:9 Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10 Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? 11 Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive … Continue reading Poles and Snakes