The subject of authority is a difficult one because of the many negative applications we see around us. Itâs primary association with power, clashes with the natural human desire for autonomy. In our present day, the subject of authority is often confused with authoritarianism and the abuse of power, which creates a negative perception. Authority is a vital ingredient for godly living, and it is therefore important for us to be clear minded about what it is and what it is not. … [Read more...] about Misunderstood Authority?
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Fulfillment of the Law
Most Christians believe that Jesus Christ kept the laws of the Old Testament fully and that the law, therefore, was completed or accomplishedâand done away. But is this really what the Bible teaches? You can find plenty of theological explanations that point out that Jesus Himself said that He came to fulfill the law and the prophets and that many of His actions were done purposely in order to do so. Often cited examples from the book of Zechariah include Christ riding up to Jerusalem on a … [Read more...] about Fulfillment of the Law
Expression of Godly Love
It is difficult to escape the feeling that our world is becoming more divided by the day. For example, we are hearing more about political identity. While it has been quite customary to identify with some political party in terms of general policy, the term has now developed a sharper edge. Amy Chua writing in The Guardian newspaper notes: âWhen groups feel threatened, they retreat into tribalism. When groups feel mistreated and disrespected, they close ranks and become more insular, more … [Read more...] about Expression of Godly Love
The Family
In May of 1992, former US President George Bush Sr. shared with the nation a firmly held belief: âGovernment cannot solve all the problems. We may be able to make good laws, but itâs never been able to make good men. That doesnât come from Big Brother. It comes from your family. It comes from your mother and father. And Iâm talking about the moral sense that must guide us all. In the simplest terms, Iâm talking about knowing whatâs wrong and doing whatâs right.â What the former president … [Read more...] about The Family
The Importance of Fellowship
What makes Godâs people stand out? What makes us different from the world around us? One of the ways this world will come to know our Holy Father is by how we show love for one another through our fellowship. Weâll stand out from a world thatâs lost its way and lost its love â a world of relationships fractured by selfishness. The early church of God was born within a hostile society. Jesus had just been crucified by Roman hands at the behest of the Jewish leadership, and it was not … [Read more...] about The Importance of Fellowship