When Christians disagree about matters of conscience, how do we sort through those differences? I recently came across a helpful chart that distills 1 Corinthians 8-10 into a decision tree to guide you through an evaluation process. Hope you will find this useful... … [Read more...] about How to Sort through Questions of Conscience
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Sabbath Dimensions – Rest
[This post is part of a series about observing a sabbath.] To observe a sabbath properly, you must rest. Rest is the core of sabbath keeping and its first dimension. Rest is what makes a sabbath day a sabbath day. This rest is not merely the rest of sleeping, though a good nap is certainly welcome on a sabbath. It is the rest of stopping. The Hebrew word (shabbat) … [Read more...] about Sabbath Dimensions – Rest
Don’t Let the Questions Drive You from God
On a recent road trip, I listened to this sermon from Haddon Robinson, and I was so blessed by it. I hope it will be a blessing to you, too. … [Read more...] about Don’t Let the Questions Drive You from God
Sabbath Dimensions – Introduction
This post begins a series of posts about observing a sabbath. In this series, we will not be talking about the Sabbath Day of Old Testament Law, which is a much larger, more technical subject, but rather, we will consider it as a general spiritual principle and practice. As a spiritual principle or practice, a sabbath day can be very beneficial to your Christian journey. … [Read more...] about Sabbath Dimensions – Introduction
The Angel of the Lord
Who is "the angel of the Lord"? He appears at many key moments in the Old Testament. But who is he? Is he a normal angel, like a seraphim (Isaiah 6:2) or cherubim (Genesis 3:24)? Is he an archangel? Who is he? A survey of his appearances in the Bible may be helpful. Angel of the Lord Appearances in the Bible The exact phrase "the angel of the Lord" appears in … [Read more...] about The Angel of the Lord