1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (ESV) This is easily the most misunderstood and misused verse in the New Testament. Without a doubt the evangelical conservative western church pounds people with a perverse fear of a … Continue reading We need more confessing!
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Who not Why…Ananias and Sapphira
I am actually so excited to write this post I pray the message comes across and not my giddy joy of freedom! Why am I like this for a post? I believe so much of our life in Christ is breaking down the walls of fallen human wisdom. Jesus calls it the world. That same … Continue reading Who not Why…Ananias and Sapphira
Relationship not Religion (Fear of the Lord)
I got a note from a dear friend about some teaching she heard. I pray my “intense” emotion doesn’t make it through ether space. My keyboard can be replaced. But I wanted to defeat some lies. Jesus came to replace religion not become part of it. He came to fulfill the Law of Moses which … Continue reading Relationship not Religion (Fear of the Lord)