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Dedicated to the legacy of bold thinking Christianity through the writings of George MacDonald and Michael Phillips.
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Nov 4, 2015
Nov 4, 2015
6 min
The familiar passage from Matthew 7 is usually associated with prayer, and the promise of answered prayer: Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Nov 2, 2015
Nov 2, 2015
5 min
No pithier visual imagery exists in Jesus' teaching than his clever use of the speck and log in the matter of fault-finding.
Oct 30, 2015
Oct 30, 2015
6 min
Many of the Commands are implied, but this is a direct, clear, forceful, and unyielding command--Judge not.
Oct 28, 2015
Oct 28, 2015
6 min
Throughout the Commands, we have repeatedly emphasized that this or that word from Jesus is THE essential, THE first, THE foundational command. "Wait a minute," some may object, "If this is the most important command...how can that be the most important?"
Oct 26, 2015
Oct 26, 2015
6 min
The cross has become the essential symbol of Christianity. It was not so, however, when Jesus spoke these words.
Oct 23, 2015
Oct 23, 2015
6 min
There are many "firsts" in the Gospel story -- the first disciples called, the first command, the first sermon, the first Follow me, etc. We have noted some of these as we have progressed through the Commands. One of the most instructive such firsts occurs in Matthew 5:3: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Oct 21, 2015
Oct 21, 2015
6 min
This is a very interesting and seriously convicting command. And one mostly ignored by the vast majority of Christendom's churches.
Oct 19, 2015
Oct 19, 2015
6 min
Contrary to what many think, Jesus had nothing against either money or rich people. Many of his closest friends were possessors of means.
Oct 16, 2015
Oct 16, 2015
6 min
We here encounter a Command made all the more intriguing when we consider to whom Jesus addressed it. He did not speak these words to his disciples or followers or to the crowds. This was his response to Satan after the final temptation in the wilderness. Can we then consider it a universal Command which Jesus places upon his followers as well?
Oct 14, 2015
Oct 14, 2015
6 min
So many of Jesus' Commands are interrelated. In these combined passages from Luke, we hear echoes of Love, Give to the poor, Do more than required, Be a servant, Be kind, Do good, Do not demand back what you have given, Serve the least of humanity as you would Jesus.