A Kindred Spirit

The people of God have always been missional. God chose and led his people on a path that would bring him glory and bless the nations. God wills to be known as the one God of the universe, and he will use his people to do it. Though Israel often rejected the idea of blessing the nations, they are a tool in the hands of the almighty. “The mission of God is to preserve and maximize the blessing that is inherent in the multiplication and spread of the nations while removing the blight of human…

Many people see the Bible as a history book. It certainly shows a genuinely human, historical Jesus. He was born of woman and grew up as a human. He displayed emotion; he loved, cried, ate, and interacted with those in his world. He even died. But, as much as he was human he was divine. Philippians states that before he was flesh he was in the form of God, equal to God. In obedience, he became flesh to fulfill the purpose of God; the salvation of mankind. He was born of a woman, but not of…

“Faith without Works is Dead” There are many descriptions in the New Testament concerning one’s faith and if put to work the results of one’s faith. The most commonly book and verses is James 2:14-26 which discusses the no effect of alleged faith dubious by works. The scripture points out how faith is proved the actions of the individuals. John chapter 15 verses 1-17 analyzes the devotees connection with Jesus to those of members to the vine. A members that truly has a relationship with Christ…

The courageous Saints from the Restoration, to the Reorganization, to present day have participated in a journey that can be celebrated with a powerful sense of common identity. Mark Scherer refers to these eras in the Community of Christ journey: the Era of Restoration, the Era of Reorganization, and the Era of Worldwide Community . In seeking to understand the present direction/identity of the Community of Christ, it is important to examine the historical and social context from which each era…

“For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without us” Hebrews 11:40 (NLT).A mist the stress and the trials of life, we all long for something better. Have you ever thought there has to be something better? This desire this longing is nothing new. The Israelites wonder in the wilderness for 40 years in searched for a better land in essences they waited for deliverance and the opportunity to lead a better life. God has something better for you in times…

The book of Hebrews is one of the longer letters in the New Testament aside from Paul’s letter to the Romans. As for authorship, Paul was once identified as the author but the language, style of the book and theology do not coincide with the way Paul would have composed it. However, it seems as though the author was a Christian scholar of some sort with knowledge of the Greek philosophy and the Hebrew Bible. In regards to the structure of the book, it is more similar to a sermon than a letter…

The authorship of the book of Hebrews has been debated for quite some times, and this essay will address issues concerning who wrote Hebrews and the evidence that suggest whether or not the Apostle Paul was the original writer of the Hebrews. First of all, the Book of Hebrew is not considered a letter such as the other epistles written by Paul. It was a book that was written to the Jews that had been converted not to revert back to Judaism. Because of persecution, many decided…

Spiritual Lessons from the Backwards Bicycle In this essay I will be drawing some spiritual lessons from Mr. Sandlin’s experience with the backwards bike. The first spiritual lesson I learned was knowledge isn’t understanding, the second is that truth is truth no matter what someone says. Lastly after learning how to ride a backwards bike he couldn’t ride a normal bike, he could do either one or the other. Knowledge isn’t understanding because you can know something without understanding it.…

I was sick went to MD's in New York and Hamilton Canada, and they could not help me, I prayed, and God healed me. I was depressed, and I went to God if he couldn't help me, sure it was meant for me to seek Mental Health help. All I know he healed me. I do get sad sometimes that is normal, but never to the point, I want to end it all. I don't know and Can't tell you why God helped me in that way. All I know God is teaching me to trust him and only him. I am not saying Social worker, and various…

Paul opens this chapter by using the metaphor of an infant who needs milk and is not yet ready for solid food. He uses this to illustrate to the Corinthians, their perceptions of their spiritual status tested against the reality of their actions. He further illustrates their actions of rivalry and quarreling as “being in the flesh.” In other words, Paul is using the language of the culture to expose the divisions in the church and the intellectual elitism driving these divisions. Transitioning…