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Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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More righteous than the Pharisees?

Posted on June 3, 2013 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

More Righteous

Jesus states we must be more righteous than the scribes and Pharisees to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. How is this possible? Why would Jesus say this?

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Heaven, Pharisees, Righteousness, scribes, Sermon on the Mount

Righteousness, Scribes and Pharisees

Posted on August 4, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 4 Comments

Jesus told his disciples that to enter Heaven, their righteousness would have to surpass that of the Pharisees. How could this be done? Should we throw in the towel or is there an answer to this problem?

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Pharisees, righeousness, scribes

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

Hunger and Thirst for the Right Thing

Posted on January 8, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Hunger

In the 4th Beatitude, Jesus tells us that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled. What does this mean for today?

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

Absent From the Great Banquet

Posted on June 13, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

Banquet

The Banquet Table is Set Luke 14:16-24 records the parable of the Great Banquet. The main point of the story is that the invited guests gave lame excuses as to why they could not attend. In the place of the original invitees, the dregs of society are then persuaded to enter into the feast. Jesus […]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Church, Israel, Jesus, Pharisees, relationship

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Benedict on church leaders

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Paul warned Timothy about those who engage in speculation. Has the evangelical community been in violation of this warning?

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I know what hurt has come from some of my own church experience. I have seen the damage done to others by inappropriate treatment within a church. Quite frankly sometimes it makes me want to find the reset button and see if we can begin again with this whole thing we call church.

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