Tag: Scripture: Romans 9

Consistency: Evangelism or Excommunication?

If your church practices Church Discipline, do you model Jesus?

Encouraging the Discouraged | 1 John 2:12–14

This post goes into detail regarding 1 John 2:12–14, considering such questions as "Who is being addressed?"; "What is the purpose of this section in light of the whole letter?"; and "Why are there no women in this passage?"

We Long For: God our Savior

This Christmas (and beyond) we must fix our eyes on Jesus. And who is Jesus, if not our God and Savior?

We Long For: Love & Belonging

The fourth week of Advent should draw our eyes to love. And who better demonstrates love than Jesus--the whole reason for the season?

Another Look at the Angels’ Announcement

There is a textual variant on Luke 2:14 that we can't ignore in our telling of the Christmas story.

The Bride of Christ

John continues his Revelation of Jesus Christ by describing the Church, with a mixture of present and future realities.

Is “Excommunication” Biblical?

A look at the occurrences of the word "excommunication" in the Bible, and what it means for this practice.

Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out

Your sin will always find you out, whether immediately, or sometime in the future. . . . Numbers 32:23.

Tough Love — Is Paul truly loving in Galatians?

I took another cat to the vet this morning, so this post is again relevant. . . . Galatians 5:2-12.