The Feasts of the Bible, Jesus, and the Church Today Movement C: The Church Today The Sabbath, the New Covenant, and the Rest Found in Christ Why Wouldn’t You Want to Keep the Sabbath? A thoughtful, pastoral response for Christians who want to honor God without losing gospel freedom. How to use this post: This... Continue Reading →
Unity, Love, and Building Each Other Up (Romans 14:1-15:13)
Paul emphasizes that believers should stop judging each other over disputable matters like food and days, prioritizing unity and love, and helping each other grow in faith instead.
Balancing Honor and Order in Christian Worship (1 Corinthians 11:2-16)
Paul addressed Corinthian worship practices, emphasizing honor, respect, and divine order between genders, while maintaining a credible church testimony.
Lessons from the Past (1 Corinthians 10:1-11:1)
Paul warns the Corinthians about idolatry, urging them to learn from Israel's mistakes and prioritize spiritual faithfulness and love.
Adapting and Sacrificing for the Gospel: Paul’s Ministry Strategies (1 Corinthians 9:1-27)
Paul defended his apostleship by emphasizing his rights, but willingly chose self-denial for the gospel's advancement and spiritual discipline.
A Sign of Spiritual Maturity, Laying Down Our Rights for the Benefit of Others (1 Corinthians 8:1-13)
Paul advises Corinthians on love over knowledge regarding food sacrificed to idols, emphasizing care for others' faith and spiritual maturity.
Reasons for Why Believers are to be Sexually Pure (1 Corinthians 6:12-20)
Paul addresses Corinthian behaviors, emphasizing that freedom in Christ doesn’t justify sin and urging believers to honor their bodies.
A Restoration That Leads To Flourishing (Galatians 6:1-18)
In Galatians 6, Paul emphasizes the importance of restoring others with gentleness and humility, encourages believers to live generously, and highlights that true spirituality comes from being a new creation through faith, not external rituals.
Free and Spirit Empowered Living (Galatians 5:1-26)
Paul emphasizes freedom in Christ in Galatians 5, warning against legalism, which undermines grace. True Christian freedom entails serving others in love, guided by the Spirit, not rules or selfishness.