Tag Archives: Jesus

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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What we believe about Christ’s return is the most important factor in how we relate to God, each other, and the world

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Pastor Foley

Last Sunday was the first Sunday in the Advent season, which is the season of the church year before Christmas. We sometimes (wrongly) think that Christmas is the beginning of the church year, and thus we sometimes (wrongly) think that … Continue reading →

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For what reason do we put on the full armor of God?

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Pastor Foley

Both Jesus and Paul say that one of the main ways we fight against the rulers and authorities of this world is by never fighting against other human beings. No matter what, we always stand with other human beings, even … Continue reading →

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