In the first post in this series, I talked about unity as Christians agreeing on top tier issues. What are top tier issues? That God is father, son and Holy Spirit, and that it is only through God the Son, Jesus’ birth, life, death and resurrection that sin, death and the devil are defeated, andContinue reading “How to have strong opinions and be humble too – How to interact with people who view the world differently than you, Part 5”
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Why it is so good to be wrong – How to interact with people who view the world differently from you, Part 4
So what does it look like to do all to the glory of God when we are interacting with people with whom we disagree? It is clearly putting God first. But how? In 1st Corinthians chapter 8, verse 9, Paul writes, “Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumblingContinue reading “Why it is so good to be wrong – How to interact with people who view the world differently from you, Part 4”
A clash of cultures in the church – How to interact with people who view the world differently than you, Part 2
As I mentioned in the previous post, 1st Corinthians Paul brings up an issue that was dividing the Corinthian church. Some were okay with the issue, some were not okay, and people were offended. What was this offensive issue? Here’s what Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 8:1-8, “Now about food sacrificed to idols: We knowContinue reading “A clash of cultures in the church – How to interact with people who view the world differently than you, Part 2”
Are you a Professional Weaker Brother or Sister? Titus 3:9-15, Part 3
Are you a Professional Weaker Brother or Sister? (Are you thinking, huh?) I didn’t make up the title, but I’ve talked about it before, and I think it bears repeating in this series on Titus 3:9-15. If you are jumping into the middle of the series, I encourage you to go back and start withContinue reading “Are you a Professional Weaker Brother or Sister? Titus 3:9-15, Part 3”
Do you have strong or weak faith? – Titus 3:9-15, Part 2
Do people in your church family have differences of opinion about how Christians should behave? In my church there are plenty of different views. Should Christians drink alcohol? Should people view R-rated movies or MA-rated TV shows? Should people purchase luxury items? Should we vote Republican or Democrat, or maybe even a third-party? Should ChristiansContinue reading “Do you have strong or weak faith? – Titus 3:9-15, Part 2”
Bikinis and Bibles – 1st Corinthians 8 & 10:23-11:1
Last week I introduced The Great Bikini Debate and Professional Weaker Brothers. I never imagined I’d be preaching a sermon which featured bikinis. But this past Sunday that’s exactly what happened. Bibles and Bikinis. Think they don’t go together? Think they shouldn’t go together? I envisioned a scenario where those two things might go together. Continue reading “Bikinis and Bibles – 1st Corinthians 8 & 10:23-11:1”
The Great Bikini Debate and Professional Weak People
It’s pool and beach season, and that means it is once again time for The Great Bikini Debate. Should Christians wear them or shouldn’t they? Our culture has come a long way from the days of the picture above, where a badged beach patrol measured women’s suits to make sure they were legal! When youContinue reading “The Great Bikini Debate and Professional Weak People”
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