On Reading the Bible – concepts whereby we take words on principle rather than at ‘face value’

Jun 10, 2024 | Processing

In reading the Sermon on the Mount, my family discussed whether Matthew 6:17 should be take literally. That is, Jesus says, “when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face” (CSB). The specific question was, “When you fast, are you required to...

Simultaneous Presence of Christ

Jun 9, 2024 | Processing

I’m reading through Jesus Ascended; The Meaning of Christ’s Continuing Incarnation by Gerrit Scott Dawson. For quite awhile, Jesus’ continuing incarnation has puzzled me; I didn’t understand its necessity, I didn’t see it in Scripture,...

Towards Church Leadership; Elder/Deacon/Congregational Organizational Distinctions – an Overview

Jun 6, 2024 | Processing

What is the nature of biblical church leadership; the role, responsibilities, limits, and exclusions? And why do those exist? I want to define three categories of church leadership and their corresponding responsibilities that I see in Scripture. As I’m using...

Meaning, Interpretation and Application

Jun 3, 2024 | Processing

I need to process Scriptural meaning. I think the reason I’m thinking in this space is to reaffirm and maintain ideological humility – I struggle to say, “This is what it is.” And this whole concept here is one of the reasons I struggle in that...

Scripture: Limits and understanding

May 28, 2024 | Processing

How do I approach the Bible, especially with an aim to apply it in the shaping of my life, my community, my family, my church, and my ministry? Here is a guiding sentence I am building to work within: The Bible sufficiently reveals God’s character and purposes,...

Community to be like Jesus as the heart of Church

May 27, 2024 | Processing

What is church? What is a church? How should it be structured and organized, maintained and ran? Where do biblical principles define and bound the organization, function, and purpose of the church? What are the leadership structures that are required? These are...