Every time we come to read a text, we carry a number of presuppositions that in some sense determine what we will get from the text. We thus must discover what some of these presuppositions are.
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Do you know Him?
Speaking with love about what is true and what is false
If we carefully read Scripture, we are sure to see that horribly false teachings are rampant in many churches today. They form a NARcissistic gospel. It is incumbent upon us to warn others of the actual false teachers and their false teachings. Paul and John and Jude warned about this (2 Corinthians 11:4). Let’s examine where Jude urges us to “contend for the faith”, “fight strenuously for the faith”, defend the faith.
Quick Quiz – What is the “credible proof” God provided to everyone?
There are many “proofs” for God. Scripture reveals to us, without a doubt, that Jesus is the Messiah. What is the “credible proof” God provided to everyone, according to Paul?
Quick Quiz – What are we to do habitually…according to Jesus?
Doing anything habitually is quite a challenge. We must really truly want to! What are we to do “habitually” – according to Jesus?
“Proclaimer of strange deities”
What is “your” God like? Have you engaged in thinking with Jesus? Are you a dyed-in-the-wool, uncompromising atheist, or are you an inquisitive soul? Apostle Paul was engaged in conversation by atheists about his “strange deities”. What is your impression of “dyed-in-Christ” biblical preachers?