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October 2019

Text, Context, and Secondhand Coats

Some texts are obviously one-size-fits-all, like the two greatest commandments (Mt.22.37-39). Some texts fit one context, but not another … Some texts appear in a specific context, but certainly fit elsewhere just as well.

What Kind Of Government Did Jesus Preach?

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There are some people who believe that Jesus taught socialism. Some believe he taught capitalism. Some even seem to believe he taught that America and democracy were the next Holy Land. In reality, all of these are unfounded and Jesus truly taught something for all people across all time: submission to your government.

Falling at The Feet of Jesus

The Scripture teaches that everyone will eventually bow before Christ. “For it is written: ‘As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God.’ So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.” (Rom 14:11-12) The mighty rulers past and present; the poorest and the richest; men and women of all nations and creeds; those from every religion or belief; the learned and the ignorant – all will be there to confess. The truth will roll off their tongues unfettered.