We live in the midst of a hostile society. Dominated by the evil one (1st John 5:19), everything in the world system works in complete opposition to the nature of God (1st John 2:16). And they hate it when we say anything about it. So how do we oppose the corruption of society in the … Continue reading Kingdom Warfare part 2
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Kingdom Warfare Part 1
As we seek to live under the Rule of God, we are introduced to an arena of vicious spiritual warfare. We have an enemy that is hell-bent (literally) on reducing our lives down to something other than what the King has in mind. How do we respond? As he outlines the conflict in which we … Continue reading Kingdom Warfare Part 1
Did He Really Mean That?
There is no doubt about it being costly to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. There is one statement He makes about it, however, that sounds absolutely absurd, especially to North American Christians in the 21st century. The question is, did He really mean it? I think we should be finding out. "For which of … Continue reading Did He Really Mean That?
An Uncomfortable Division
Not everyone is going to be pleased when we decide to live in the Reign. In fact, it can bring a very uncomfortable division between us and those we love. Did Jesus Really Say That? “Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword. … Continue reading An Uncomfortable Division