Paul’s writing to the Galatian church, or churches, is a substantial piece of rhetoric that is almost unmatched, except by the letter to the Romans. The argument against keeping Mosaic Law and for submitting to the grace of God is magnificent and foundational. This particular letter has in it the most condensed and substantial teachingContinue reading “They Shut You Out”
Tag Archives: Discernment
Should Women Wear Jewelry?
Yes. I could end the post there, and we would be good to go. However, I would like to take some time to explain why I said “Yes.” In 1 Timothy 2:9-15 Paul wrote concerning the work and role of women. His goal was to explain to women their proper presence in the church, bothContinue reading “Should Women Wear Jewelry?”
Why Did God Write 1 Corinthians 12-14?
The text of 1 Corinthians 12-14 is a fascinating look into the protocol for exercising the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The passage also includes instructions for church order, the superiority of love, and the propriety of male headship in church service. There is much there because there is much to say from the mindContinue reading “Why Did God Write 1 Corinthians 12-14?”
Discernment: The Tool of All Trades…Except One.
Philippians 1:9–11 (NAS): 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment,
10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ;
11 having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Sketches of Scripture 