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We live in a theological world "full of enemies." = Common sermon The unspoken sermon = Love and pray for your enemies Matt 5:44-46 linked to Matthew 22:39"Love your neighbor as yourself."

An another sermon of silence: Matthew 5 21 “You have heard that it was said to an older generation, ‘Do not murder,’ and ‘whoever murders will be subjected to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that anyone who is angry with a brother will be subjected to judgment. And whoever insults a brother will...

Here is another sermon you have never heard preached: Matthew 7:21 21“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of heaven – only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22 On that day, many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, and...

So, how often do we hear this one? And how often is it wrapped in a feather pillow? Matthew 7:1-6 1 “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For by the standard you judge you will be judged, and the measure you use will be the measure you receive. 3 Why do you see the speck in your...

Yeah. That is the extent of sermons and bible school....but way short of the mark

Flories71: This is the challenge of proof texts. I am attempting to confront all of us with Jesus perspectives. In a counterbalance to Luke verse 12:20 is Jesus statement about how to build a sustainable life: Matthew 7:24-27

Ok Team, I will give you others: Tell me how many sermons you have heard entirely on these verses. Matthew 5:31-32 31“It was said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a legal document.’ 32But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except for immorality, makes her commit...

Watchman22: more citations on the 3 tithes.

Perhaps the "in plain sight" is not getting through. I will kick it off. "It is harder for a richman to go to heaven than for a camel to go through the eye of a needle." By the way, that old dodge about a camel gate into Jerusalem is pure fiction. Jesus meant what he said. In Luke Jesus says...

The year was 325 AD. Emperor Constantine had just legalized Christianity across the Roman Empire and church leaders from across the known world gathered in the city of Nika. What happened in those marble halls would reshape Christianity forever. But it would also begin a slow, almost...

It strikes me that "institutional Christianity" has erected filters, barriers and obfuscations to many of Jesus teachings and commands. Which of Jesus teaching do you reject in word, thought and deed. Not to mention through your personal theology?

One does that every day of their Christian life.

Paul You may be painting with a broad brush. The definition for a "legitimate claim to be living in and expressing the love of Christ" has definitions that go back either 600 or 1,600 years. Interestingly enough, the only thing that the thousands of Christian sects, denominations, creeds and...

To avoid the "proof text" trap. Let's look at what Paul is saying and the framework he uses. For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve one another. 14For the whole law can be summed up in a...

Cameron143 Do you understand what a metaphor is? If you are reading this literally, then when exactly do you know you are "walking in the Spirit?" How does it feel? What emotions and physical sensations are associated with it. Is "walking in the Spirit" the same as running in the Spirit or...

Yes. Sinning is bidirectional. Sins one personally commits and sins associated with not doing God's will when the opportunity presents itself. i.e. The Good Samaritan

Paul I really like your thoughts here. I do wonder if it is a distinction without a difference. Tell me more about you belief in a spiritual affiliation as it is hard for me to see.

Do you find it "interesting" that while many Christians believe in the Trinity as established by the cohesion of Roman Government that God the Father and God the Son and much later the Holy Spirit are the same "substance," It is not in the broader text of the one quoted. I also find it...

I too pray without ceasing. Mostly asking for forgiveness and inspiration. The other large component of my prayers are for God to continue to open my heart to the needs of others. I pray for my children and grandchildren daily. As I read and engage in this forum I pray that somehow we who all...

Good. Exodus 4:22 - "Israel is My first born son."