OK, OK. I know I’m a pastor. I know I probably would smell like a church if church had a smell. You might even think because I have a vested interest in seeing the Church perpetuated, you can’t trust what I say here. But the myth referred to in the title above comes across in many ways. It is advanced … Read More
21 Myths About Jesus in 21 Days
You’ve likely heard them. People make up all kinds of myths about Jesus. Often, they use these myths to dismiss him or the Church. Sometimes, myths are used about Jesus because if he’s 100% legit, it will require a complete reordering of one’s private world. Over the next 21 days, leading up to Easter Sunday, I’ll be dealing with one … Read More
No More Sacrifice for Sin?
Here is #31 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #31: What does it mean when the Bible says, for he who know grace and willfully sin there can be no more sacrifice for their sin? A: The questioner is asking about Hebrews … Read More
4 REASONS THE BIBLE IS CREDIBLE
Here is #25 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #25: Why put any trust that the Bible is anything more than made up stories? A: There are a number of reasons, beyond the internal affirmations of scripture, that Christians trust the … Read More
#filled–Charismatic
Yesterday’s message at First Assembly Community Ministries continued our series called “#filled” that focuses on the Spirit-filled life. In this message, I focused on the 9 gifts of the Spirit mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12 and on the fact that God gives gifts that meet us in very practical ways in life. Check out the video below for some great … Read More
Why Universalism isn’t a Christian Position
Here is #24 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #24: Won’t God really save everyone in the end?A: The idea expressed in the question above that Christians have asked for about as long as there has been a Church. It’s called Universalism.It’s … Read More
5 Keys for Unlocking the Parables
Here is #22 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #23: Since Jesus taught a lot with parables, what can you tell me about how to understand them? A: If you research them on the internet, you’ll find a LOT of ideas about … Read More
Taking the Bible Literally
Here is #22 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #22: I’ve heard you say we can’t take all the Bible literally. What do you mean by that? A: Some of the Bible is written to convey literal facts and some … Read More
#filled–Praying in Tongues
Speaking in tongues, glossolalia, praying in the spirit. This New Testament practice remains one of the most controversial and misunderstood elements of Christian spirituality. The Church often disagrees with itself about it, and an onlooking, unbelieving thinks it’s outrageous. Learn more here in the message below about the power of praying languages the speakers don’t themselves understand. There’s some incredible … Read More
What is the 3rd Heaven in 2 Corinthians 12?
Here is #16 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #16: What is the third heaven mentioned in 2 Corinthians 12:2? A: Paul was speaking, perhaps about someone he knew or about himself, and refers to a person caught up into the … Read More