Tag Archives: Christianity

1 Cor 12: not about spiritual gifts tests or volunteering at church

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Pastor Foley

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul is addressing the issue of what it means to be “spiritual people” (lit. “spirituals” in the original Greek text). For modern Christians, we may think that the most “spiritual” people are people who fast, pray, … Continue reading →

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How Does North Korea Present Christians? Murder, Cannibalism and Other False Presentations

Posted on December 31, 2015 by muksangin

Kim Il Sung is reported to have said, “Only Christianity can cut the root of our communism.” He believed in the power of Christianity, and he did everything in his power to ensure that Christianity was not presented truthfully. For … Continue reading →

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It Is The Church’s Own 1,000 Year-Old Marriage Equality Ruling That Is Its Greatest Problem, Not The One From This Month

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Pastor Foley

What can be said about this month’s marriage equality ruling that has not yet been said? With reference to the Bible and church history, a lot, it turns out. Very little of it relates to critiquing the Supreme Court ruling. … Continue reading →

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