Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. Genesis 2:24, 25 Shame. It is the most apparent curse of sin. Shame is what drives humanity to hide in fear, often behind fig leaves of pride. In some cases, shame drives people to drown their … [Read more...] about A New Creation: Consummation
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The Curse of the Gadarenes
And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?” Now a herd of many pigs was feeding at some distance from them. And the demons begged … [Read more...] about The Curse of the Gadarenes
Peace Within the Pain
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.2 Corinthians 12:9 As Sara and I near the end of our packing up for our move, yesterday I went through and starting taking things off the walls. As I took down pictures and … [Read more...] about Peace Within the Pain
The Identity of the Kingdom
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO … [Read more...] about The Identity of the Kingdom
The Rule of the Kingdom
In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.Matthew 7:12 The Golden Rule. I've personally never liked the term because for it to be the Golden Rule is would have to be the greatest of the commandments. And Jesus and the Law itself have boldly explained that the greatest commandment is to "Love the … [Read more...] about The Rule of the Kingdom