Stewardship: where God provides the capital, human provides the labour
“Parable of the talents” depicts a master entrusting his property to his servants. The servants are responsible for multiplying the wealth.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mat%2025%3A14-&version=CEB;NIV;NET;NRSVUE 1 Peter 4:10-11 New English Translation10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another[a] as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 11 Whoever speaks, let it … Continue reading Stewardship: where God provides the capital, human provides the labour
If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’
Does God need us? Luke 19:30-31 (NIV)30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’” ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+19%3A30-31&version=CEB;NIV;NET;NRSVue;YLT … Continue reading If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’
Different flaws of “spirit-led” churches and “doctrine-heavy” churches
“Spirit-led” churches tend to have preaching that’s all over the place, with little logical consistency. (apparently a bad thing) “Doctrine-heavy” churches tend to have a more rigorous, internally-consistent theological framework. (apparently a good thing) However, “Spirit-led” can be good, because people are free to think in whatever way that feels good / resonates with them. … Continue reading Different flaws of “spirit-led” churches and “doctrine-heavy” churches
Bible note: Matthew 22:11 wedding crasher, and Hebrews 10:26
“Parable of the wedding banquet” in Matthew 22 has a segment about a wedding crasher (Matthew 22:11), that has a parallel in Hebrews 10:26 — There’s also a similar idea in Hebrews 6:4-8 — Wedding clothes in Mat 22 is explained in Rev 19:6-9 — Extra references on “weeping and gnashing of teeth” and “blazing … Continue reading Bible note: Matthew 22:11 wedding crasher, and Hebrews 10:26
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