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Scripture Commentary article 2010-01-12

Pastor And Team In Haiti During Earthquake

I have a great concern tonight for my Pastor. Pastor Jim Reimer and two of our worship team along with a group of teens from our local high school flew into Haiti around noon today

Exodus 90 Hebrews 53 Hosea 20 Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2009-07-05

Wayne Grudem Part 2

In my last post I copied Wayne Grudem’s “Open letter to Egalitarians”, and I listed the first question of his “Six Questions That Have Never Been Satisfactorily Answered”. Today I am posting his second question, Suzanne McCarthy’s expert Greek answer, and my own challenge after that

1 Peter 3:1 Acts 5:21 Proverbs 5:21 Ephesians 5 Authority & Submission Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2009-01-24

The Emperor Has No Clothes

In the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood’s book Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood , chapter 3 is written by Raymond C. Ortlund, Jr

2 Corinthians 11:3 Genesis 3:13 Genesis 3:2-3 Genesis & Creation Headship & Kephale Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-28

@IemSparticus @harmonizedgrace Paul commends Philemon for his love and and faith, emphasizing qualities of generosity and compassion rather than authority (Phm 1:4-7). He then appeals to Philemon "for love's sake" to receive Onesimus back. He *expli...

@IemSparticus @harmonizedgrace Paul commends Philemon for his love and and faith, emphasizing qualities of generosity and compassion rather than authority (Phm 1:4-7). He then appeals to Philemon "fo

Phm 1:4-7 debate
Theology verse entry

James 1:16-17

Sections: exegesis

James 1:16-17 good gifts,God character,no variation,Father of lights,egalitarian
Theology verse entry

Ephesians 1:4-5

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Ephesians 1:4-5 soteriology,predestination,election,free will,Calvinism,provisionism,corporate election
Mike Winger idea 2020-10-02

New Testament giving priorities: the poor, the persecuted church, local ministers, and generosity as lifestyle — not limited to 10%

Constructive answer on what Christian giving should look like without a tithe mandate

James 1 Corinthians 9 James 1 Corinthians 9 Christian giving
Mike Winger idea 2020-12-04

Matthew 5:38-42 addresses personal vengeance, not self-defense or courtroom justice — and does not require total pacifism.

Question from Adriano about the Sermon on the Mount passages on non-retaliation and self-defense.

Matthew 5:38-42 Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:38-42 Turn the other cheek
Mike Winger idea 2020-12-04

Matthew 5:42 ('give to him who asks') must be applied with wisdom — naive application would mean giving to every fraudster.

Continued discussion of Matthew 5:42 on generosity.

Matthew 5:42 Kenneth Copeland Prosperity gospel Matthew 5:42
Mike Winger idea 2022-02-11

Giving to Different Ministries: If I don't feel edified by the watered-down milk preaching at my local church, it is wrong to give less money to the local church and more money to online ministries that I spend hours listening to?

Q&A question: Giving to Different Ministries

generosity
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-16

Should Churches Keep Records of Giving?: My church requires all employees to give to the church (in general; any amount is fine). They pulled me aside to ask why I haven’t been giving, and when I told them I was, but that I felt better giving anonymously in the offering plate rather than having a record attached to my name, they told me it needed to be tracked. Am I wrong for feeling weird about this, or are they?

Q&A question: Should Churches Keep Records of Giving?

tithing generosity
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-16

Principles for Offering Advice to Others: What are some good steps to giving advice to fellow Christians without coming across as condescending and patronizing?

Q&A question: Principles for Offering Advice to Others

tithing generosity
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-15

Does the Devil Persecute Believers?: Is God giving the Devil permission to persecute the lives of certain Christians today, like in the book of Job?

Q&A question: Does the Devil Persecute Believers?

generosity
Mike Winger idea 2024-04-19

Do We Give Off “Energy”?: Is “energy” in the esoteric form of the word biblical? I was recently told in a Christian forum that I was “giving off [blank] energy.” Is this biblical?

Q&A question: Do We Give Off “Energy”?

generosity
Mike Winger idea 2024-05-17

Led by the Spirit vs. our Own Feelings: My mom changed her name recently. She felt God was giving her a new name. She often feels led by the Spirit where I don't agree. Any advice for those times, and should I introduce her by new name?

Q&A question: Led by the Spirit vs. our Own Feelings

generosity
Mike Winger idea 2024-08-16

The Changing Morality of the Bible?: Why does God seem more wrathful in the Old Testament and more forgiving and loving in the New Testament? Does the Bible have changing morals?

Q&A question: The Changing Morality of the Bible?

generosity
Mike Winger idea 2024-11-08

What is a Heart of Flesh?: What does giving us a heart of flesh mean, when flesh is usually negative?

Q&A question: What is a Heart of Flesh?

generosity
Mike Winger idea 2024-11-15

Investing in Rental Properties – Sin?: I would like to start investing in rental homes. Is this flat out a sin and should I be just giving my excess to the needy people, or is it OK to invest to earn more, and just give then?

Q&A question: Investing in Rental Properties – Sin?

generosity