Bible Study
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“Don’t Judge Me! You’re Not Perfect!”
One of the most quoted commands in the Bible is “Judge not.” Yeah, people love that one. And the reason should be obvious. It erects a barrier to accountability and […]
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Are There Degrees of Sin?
It’s a common belief among Christians that all sins are the same. This is true in one sense (as we will soon see) but it’s an incomplete understanding of sin. […]
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What Part of “Thou Shalt Not Kill” Do We Not Understand?
Let me start by making a statement that shouldn’t be controversial (but, sadly, is): Life is precious and murder is wrong. It’s both astonishing and depressing that many people today […]
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Are You Content?
In his first letter to Timothy, Paul declares: “But godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6, KJV). Don’t dismiss this as a mere pithy saying. Paul is laying […]
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A Word From Paul Regarding Respect
In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul encourages the believers in that imperial city to be “subject” to the governing authorities, explains the purpose of said authorities, and […]
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Is Fighting in a War Always Wrong?
At the time of this writing, Israel has just been savagely attacked by Hamas — plunging a region characterized by instability into war once again. It’s been nineteen months since […]
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“I’ll Show Him!” Beyond Tit-for-Tat in the Body of Christ
There is no place for getting back at someone or “teaching someone a lesson” in a petty or mean-spirited way when it comes to the body of Christ. That’s the […]
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Correcting With Grace: What Ephesians 4:29 Says About Rebukes and Reprimands
Should followers of Christ strive to be consistently kind and nice, even when there is a need for correction or rebuke? That was at the heart of a discussion I […]
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These All Died in Faith: The Legacy of The Saints in Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11 is of course often referred to as the “Hall of Fame of Faith” in the Bible, showcasing the extraordinary examples of faith displayed by various biblical figures, inspiring […]
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Thoughts that Lead to Peace: Reflecting On Philippians 4:8
Too many people are living stressed-out, dysfunctional, and turbulent lives because they (and the people around them) aren’t heeding the practical exhortation of the Apostle Paul in Philippians. If you […]
