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Fredrickdoc, I see a logic to your theology. However, my alarm bells go off when theology rests on one and only one definition of proof text. Let's look at the full context of your Matthew 3 reference John the Baptist speaking: 11“I baptize you with water, for repentance, but the one coming...

Lovette: Love the big category words, however they beg for definition. I would love to understand your definitions.

I have always been fascinated by Christians who feel compelled to Keep the Sabbath. Why I find it fascinating is that those who choose to follow that 1 Torah law also reject obeying all the rest of the Torah. The Christian tradition of keep Sabbath continued in Jerusalem for a few decades...

Without using Google: When did God kill a man for NOT having sex with his wife?

Adstar: In what ways does the Holy Spirit work to mold us and keep us in the flock...Iron out the kinks? I like the pregnancy metaphor. Is it possible for someone to claim they are "saved" without life change like a women who thinks they are pregnant but there is no delivery. So we claim faith...

I am rich by every measurement. I have not curated an ability to see people in need, though I do a fair amount of personal support. I instinctively judge and thus question other people's motives. I do not consistently pray for those who I believe are victimizing others. I do not feel personally...

Matthew 5; 28 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and to take your tunic, give him your coat...

Love and invite the poor into your life Luke 14:12-14 Show your love by: Feeding the hungry and quenching the thirsty Matt 25:35 Inviting in the stranger Matt 25:35 Clothing the naked Matt 25:36 Visiting the sick Matt 25:36 Visiting those in prison Matt 25:36

Yep. There are selected Jesus sayings that play well into modern Christian practice. Lets go on a journey to see how far it goes.

Stay tuned. I betting you do reject or absolutely fail to obey quite a number of Jesus's commands

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...