Christians face an unusual Catch 22 over the Bible in today’s Discovery Channel type world. It revolves around these hidden gospels coming to light after 1700 years in a cave. Predictably some come out in sensationalist form, like the Gospel of Judas. Bookseller headlines like ‘Jesus grave found!’ or ‘the secret they couldn’t hide,’ ensure no . . . → Read More: Are the right books in?
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Time, chance, and Coping with misunderstanding – the tale of Mephibosheth Have you ever been really misunderstood? I mean, like impure motives slapped on you, and no way to disprove them? Circumstances that are too complex, with too many players, and it doesn’t matter what you do or say, people look suspiciously at you? Then you go . . . → Read More: Being misunderstood The Bible discussion you will never have I love seeing these books in Christian bookshops that have titles like ‘Issues confronting modern Christians – tackled head on.’ Or ‘Topics most Christians are afraid to face.’ I pick them up eagerly expecting to read something radical in them. But a quick look inside usually reveals yet another look . . . → Read More: Forbidden Bible topic There is a section of the Bible called the books of Wisdom. Right in the middle. The books of Wisdom are the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and The Song of Songs. Most Christians only read Psalms and Proverbs. Occasionally Job, rarely Ecclesiastes, and never the Song of Songs. The Song of Songs is a . . . → Read More: Wisdom is a woman |
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