In the New Testament, one of the most overlooked but profoundly revolutionary texts is the Epistle to Philemon. Pronounced “Fih-LAY-muhn”. At first glance, it seems like a brief personal letter, a mere twenty-five verses written by the apostle Paul from prison to a wealthy Christian named Philemon regarding a runaway slave named Onesimus, pronounced (oh-NEE-suh-mus). […]
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The Bible warns us not to help others when it can hurt them, as well as giving plenty of advice on relationships and generosity. Scripture calls for compassion toward the needy, the vulnerable, and even adversaries, but it also warns against supporting behaviors that perpetuate sin. In this post, I explain why believers shouldn’t help
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There is a dramatic scene in the New Testament that demonstrates the raw intensity of Jesus’ mission in its heart. In the event referred to as the Cleansing of the Temple, Jesus entered the sacred precincts of the Temple during the Passover festival and unleashed a torrent of righteous fury. As he overturns tables, scatters
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Among the most controversial passages in the New Testament is 1 Timothy 2:11-15. Paul’s words to Timothy have ignited centuries of theological firestorms, accusations of misogyny, defenses of divine order, as well as accusations of misogyny. “A woman ought to learn quietly and in full submission to the Lord.” What if we looked beyond the
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Greetings to all our friends. today let us turn our attention to the Epistle of Philemon. This small gem in the New Testament bursts with the presence of God’s transforming love. In AD 60-62, the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to his dear friend Philemon in Colossae from the shadows of a Roman prison. We
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Tartarus is a primordial prison, forged in the fires of cosmic rebellion. Tartarus is as far below Hell as Heaven is above Earth where fallen angels are chained awaiting judgement. The Bible says that Tartarus is darkness that embodies the essence of darkness itself. It is a place so far from the sight of God
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The 12 Disciples of Jesus: Names, Ages, Professions, Deaths, and Families There were 12 disciples, or apostles, who were Jesus Christ’s core followers. Today let’s take a look at their non-Anglicized names, ages, professions, deaths, and family details about wives and kids. It’s a challenge to get much info about these men in the New
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The Woman at the Well: A Story of Grace and Transformation John 4 describes Jesus’ powerful encounter with the Samaritan woman named Photini at Jacob’s Well. Which is located in Nablus, West Bank, It’s name in Biblical Times was Shechem. Grace, redemption, and inclusion are the main themes that resonate with me personally. Despite cultural
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