“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...
Charismatic Poll – What Are Your Thoughts?
I thought this Parchment and Pen poll was interesting. With over 1000 votes, it serves as a good tool to gauge where people stand. What are your thoughts and observations? It...
“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,...
Reasons to Start Introduction to Theology in Your Small Group: #5 – To Go Deeper
You have talked about it for a long time. Your group needs it. For years, you have done the other stuff. Sure, it was helpful to get your group out of debt, improve their love...
“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...
Theology Unplugged: Problem Passages 16 – 1 Timothy 2:11 – Can a Woman Teach a Man?
[display_podcast] Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley and Sam Storms as they discuss difficult passages in the Bible.
Where Two or Three Are Gathered in My Name (Bad Interpretations)
I sat quietly as a young lady led us in prayer. It was hard. I had to bite my tongue. Wait . . . I have a confession to make: In the past, I have been hyper-critical of what...
Surprised by the Deficiency of the Spirit
(Lisa Robinson) In my first semester of seminary, I had to read Surprised by the Voice of God by Jack Deere to complete a theological method paper for my Intro to Theology...