What are the biblical perspective and the Jesus perspective on wealth and riches? Is it sinful to be rich? How was wealth gained in the first century? How did the ancient Jewish world seek to span the wealth gap between the rich and poor? What was the central issue for Jesus concerning wealth? What's all that mean for today?
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Jesus argued over tradition with the Pharisees: they each focussed on different elements. Does that mean he was opposed to all tradition? Did he come to extinguish all rituals? What does the Lord's supper tell us about Jesus' view of ceremony? And then, how do we contemporaries get wrapped up in everyday tradition? Just what does the Lord want from us?
070 I'm a Christian But I Grew Up In Church
Never had a dramatic conversion experience? You story doesn't bring people to tears? Welcome to the crowd! Let me share four points of significance on this matter. Also, what did I usually dress up as for Halloween?
016 Faith vs. Reason (14) Why Do I Believe? Side B
Why do I believe? Well, by this world's standards Jesus' method was utterly crazy! His approach is shocking. So he is not your ordinary hero, even though you might not notice that upon first glance. I also have a movie review: 3 Billboards outside of Ebbing, Missouri.
014 Faith vs. Reason (13) Why Do I Believe? Side A
Why am I a Christian? Just why do I believe? This is the first half of a two-part delineation of why I embrace the Christian worldview. I speak variously to spiritual, existential, and philosophical issues that are profound for me. To that end I describe an automobile accident I was in, why and that beauty is so gripping to me, and what the Bible has to say about human nature.