Are We Teaching Scripture or Simply Passing Down Tradition?

Would Jesus Recognize the Priorities of the Modern Church? Imagine attending church faithfully for forty, fifty, or even sixty years. You’ve listened to thousands of sermons, participated in Sunday school classes, attended Bible studies, and developed what you believe to be a solid understanding of Christianity. Then one day, someone begins explaining a familiar passage … More Are We Teaching Scripture or Simply Passing Down Tradition?

Christianity Was Never Meant to Be Harmless

There is a version of Christianity being presented today that increasingly bothers me. It is a Christianity that never confronts. Never challenges. Never resists. Never draws a line. It is polite, agreeable, accommodating, and above all else, harmless. And usually, the justification comes from Scripture. Love your neighbor. Love your enemies. Pray for those who … More Christianity Was Never Meant to Be Harmless