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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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Faith is trust in all of the promises of God

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Pastor Foley

In the Bible, faith is trust in all of the promises of God. Faith is not biblical when it emphasizes only a “subset” of biblical promises that match our personal interests, circumstances, or understanding. In the time of Jesus, some … Continue reading →

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Do North Koreans Worship Kim Il Sung As God?

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Pastor Foley

The question of whether North Koreans regard Kim Il-Sung as God is–as with many subjects in North Korean studies–hardly as straightforward as it appears. For starters, North Korea is keenly aware that the rest of the world would regard such … Continue reading →

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