A Complaint I would like to register a complaint. In truth, I would like to register many complaints about the common Christian view of the afterlife, but I start here. This...

by C Michael Patton

. . . and Other Bad Interpretations

Church

Prayer

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What Does “Where Two or Three Are Gathered in My Name” Really Mean

Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” A Confession I sat quietly as a young lady led us in prayer. It was hard. I...

by C Michael Patton

. . . and Other Bad Interpretations

. . . and other stupid statements

Christian Life

Rants

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No, God Isn’t Going to Heal You on Demand Every Time You Ask

I know that may come as a shock to most Word by Faith communities and Pentecostals, but just stay with me a while. I recently read a post in a Christian apologetics group on...

by Rulonda JaBrey

. . . and Other Bad Interpretations

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“The Spirit Bears Witness With Our Spirit” . . . and Other Bad Interpretations

Rom 8:16 “The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” I deal with doubters. It is part of my ministry. I suppose that is because...

by C Michael Patton

. . . and Other Bad Interpretations

Hell

Theology

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“If We Are Faithless, He Remains Faithful” . . . and Other Bad Interpretations

2 Timothy 2:13 ” If we are faithless, he remains faithful.” I know that I am not very faithful. I want to be, but I have this problem—an infection, an inclination,...

by C Michael Patton

. . . and Other Bad Interpretations

Christian Life

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“Where Two or Three Are Gathered” . . . and Other Bad Interpretations

Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” I sat quietly as a young lady led us in prayer. It was hard. I had to bite...

by C Michael Patton

We Will NOT Be Timeless in Heaven

What Does “Where Two or Three Are Gathered in My Name” Really Mean

No, God Isn’t Going to Heal You on Demand Every Time You Ask

“The Spirit Bears Witness With Our Spirit” . . . and Other Bad Interpretations

“If We Are Faithless, He Remains Faithful” . . . and Other Bad Interpretations

“Where Two or Three Are Gathered” . . . and Other Bad Interpretations