As it turns out, if you happen to have deeply studied the Bible and tested its verses by putting them radically into practice over a number of years — and if you happen to have thereby developed a unique understanding of those verses that happens to contradict what most folks have been taught about what […]
“The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son.” ~ Jesus Christ (John 5:22) Another verse that is critical to the comprehension of Jesus’ Way. For Jesus, God was/is not an authoritarian ruler poised to condemn anyone (believer or non-believer) for anything. Rather, Jesus simply possessed a deep understanding of the […]
“Give for alms those things that are within; and everything will be clean for you.” ~ Jesus (Luke 11:41) First and foremost it is important to realize that Paul (much as he did for most of the other major theological concepts in the New Testament) had a very different approach than Jesus to tithing […]
“If you understand these things, blessed are you while you do them.” ~ Jesus Christ (John 13:17) This oft-overlooked verse actually summarizes one of the foundations of Jesus’ entire ministry. Indeed (in-deed!), a closer look at any of his parables also shows that The Way hinges entirely on action, not mere mental belief or passionate […]
“We walk by Faith, not by sight.” ~ Paul (2 Corinthians 5:7) I am frequently called to disagree with Paul, if for no other reason than the vast majority of his theology bears the horrible fruit of division, selfishness, sadness, &/or anger when put into practice … That having been said, there are a […]
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