I believe Biblical literalism is such a dangerous way to handle the scriptures. It's tantamount to playing keep-away with a brick of C4 plastic explosive that has an impact detonator attached to it. If it hits the ground, BOOM! Same with literalism. Mishandle something and you end up with a terribly warped and distorted view … Continue reading Biblical Literalism
Author: Bob Howell (P-Bob)
To Exclude or Include
That is the question. Is the gospel of Jesus inclusive or exclusive? Does the life of Jesus favor excluding all but the best or does it favor including as many as possible? Because if we are honest, there are scriptures that seem to indicate that only a select few will get in to the kingdom, … Continue reading To Exclude or Include
Egypt
The saddest story in history is that after the first century, the church in effect "returned to Egypt". They created their own version of "canon law" and went back under the old system of law that Jesus came to deliver us from. After 325 AD, when Rome made Christianity the state religion, the return to … Continue reading Egypt
Forgiveness
If almost anyone were counseling a person, and that person told you that someone hurt them and they were having a hard time forgiving them, what would your counsel be? Would it not be for the person to unconditionally forgive them? Whether they asked for it or not. Or even acknowledged that they had hurt … Continue reading Forgiveness
Freedom
Let's talk about bigger boxes and more freedom. My journey has been one of increasing levels of freedom. I think that should be the journey for every person who claims to be aware of what Jesus did for us and Papa's love and His involvement in their lives. If we are honest though each new … Continue reading Freedom
Dimensions
Human beings tend to be very myopic. They only see what is right in front of them, right now. This is especially true of the young, but it affects us all at any age. And that's OK for living life most of the time, especially while driving! But when you start thinking that way spiritually … Continue reading Dimensions
Choose Your Covenant
It just amazes me that people today in the church would rather live under the Old Covenant. I'm not even talking law versus grace here. I'm talking about living as if we are outside of God. That He is far off, unapproachable, and scary. That He lives in heaven. That we must "break through" to … Continue reading Choose Your Covenant
Time
I've heard people, ministers, say that the past cannot be changed so why worry about it. And the future is not yet so why fret about the future. The present is all that matters. Concern yourself about the present because it's the only aspect of time you can control. That's what I want to talk … Continue reading Time
Agreement
Most of the church would agree that we do not all agree on everything. Most would also agree that disagreement is not grounds for separating, as long as we all love Jesus and follow Him. That's great. In theory. The truth is most of the church has no idea how to live this out well. … Continue reading Agreement
What Defines A Christian?
This morning on Facebook a person asked what makes someone a Christian. Were there some non-negotiable set of doctrines someone must believe in order to be called a Christian. This was my reply. I don't know if you can "define" what makes one a Christian any more than you can "define" God. Yesterday I posted … Continue reading What Defines A Christian?
Tributaries 