Posts Tagged ‘Church’
How Readest Thou?
If simply going to the Bible is the answer, then why is it that so many different groups, denominations, and even cults make such a strong claim of going to God’s Word and yet, so often, come to such different and often unbiblical interpretations? Perhaps they only claim to go to the Bible? Perhaps that’s true for some. And yet, many can quote Bible verses up one side and down the other… inside and out.
How can so many who actually read and quote the Bible travel in so many different directions? And how do we keep ourselves from doing the same thing? This article will attempt to tackle this dilemma, providing several beneficial landmarks that can hopefully keep us on track. It’s our sincere hope that readers will be both challenged and encouraged in the Lord.
Read MoreChurch Membership: Is it Biblical?
There are a lot of things to consider in the Christian life. Once we’re born again, we’re brought out of darkness into the light of our marvelous Savior. We are translated from the kingdom of this world and transported into the Kingdom of God’s dear Son (Colossians 1:13-14). When examining structures in this world, we must first remember that God’s economy is totally unique. In no way is it similar to this world’s system. The Scriptures are careful to describe two different worlds at play. In the book of James, they are spoken of as two kinds of wisdom- the wisdom of this world and the wisdom of God (James 3:13-16).
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