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Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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An unwanted mirror

Posted on January 19, 2016 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Mirror

In Matthew 23:13-33, there are recorded eight woes that Jesus pronounced upon the “scribes and Pharisees.” Jesus is harsh in his criticism as he unloads on his antagonists. The danger is that we can read these woes in a way that is not helpful or appropriate. If we take an us/them approach to these woes, […]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: mirror, pharisee, woe

Defeating my inner Pharisee

Posted on January 23, 2013 Written by Mark McIntyre 7 Comments

Pharisee

Why do the Gospel writers spend so much ink on the Pharisees? What is the lesson we gain from this?

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: pharisee, pride

Truth – the antidote to shame

Posted on May 28, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

Shame on you

Christians are to be followers of the Truth. Truth dispels shame and as a result, shame should not be a part of any church culture.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Body of Christ, Christ, Christianity, Church, God, Jesus, pharisee, Pharisees, Sin

Thoughts on Pharisaism inspired by Wendell Berry

Posted on May 15, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

Add or Subtract

Wendell Berry’s essay entitled “Damage” inspired thoughts about how church leaders can without intention cause damage by falling into the errors of Pharisaism.

Filed Under: Church Leadership Tagged With: God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Moses, pharisee

Beware the leaven . . . thoughts on contemplative prayer

Posted on February 22, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Philospher

Contemplative prayer has become a hot topic. My concern is that by applying labels and generalities we miss an opportunity to learn and grow. The danger is that we throw out the wheat along with the chaff.

Filed Under: Prayer Tagged With: Bible, Christianity, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, pharisee, psalm

Purity of heart is the means of seeing God

Posted on February 13, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

Vision of God

The Beatitude tells us that the pure in heart will see God. What does this purity look like and how will it assist vision of God? When will this vision be manifested?

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Beatitude, Christ, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, pharisee, Sermon on the Mount

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I was recently sent a copy of Cold-Case Christianity for Kids by J. Warner Wallace and Susie Wallace. I have previously reviewed (and recommended) two of Wallace’s earlier works, Cold-Case Christianity and God’s Crime Scene so I knew going in that I was likely to enjoy this book also.

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Recently I Tweeted a link to an article that I found helpful: Worth reading: 5 Distinguishing Marks of a Fruitful Church https://t.co/JRgCBhmZ8d via @TGC — Mark McIntyre (@mhmcintyre) March 6, 2016 I thought I would take a few moments and capture some thoughts in response to this article by Jarod Wilson. First, I would agree with […]

In what did Christ’s humiliation consist?

Question 27 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks: In what did Christ’s humiliation consist? The answer given is: “Christ’s humiliation consisted in being born, and that in a poor circumstance;[a] in being subject to God’s law; in undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God and the curse of death on the cross; […]

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Did all mankind fall?

Even a superficial reading of the news provides ample evidence that there is something wrong with man. Stories of war, crime, assault, abuse, neglect and selfishness can be found on every page. We see all around us the effects of the fall of man.

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