Imagine you and everyone in your church were tasked with identifying which books — out of dozens — were truly inspired by the Holy Spirit, which were spiritually edifying and worthwhile, and which were spurious and even dangerous.
Oh, and your choices will determine what every Christian around the world for thousands of years will read. No pressure, right?
A few weeks ago, we looked at the first set of antilegomena — those "disputed" books that almost weren't included in the Biblical canon. Now, in Part II, we'll look at the ones that were rejected, and why.
Plus, what does this all mean for us today? |
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February 21 — Scientists have discovered brine pools in the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba, near the site traditionally linked to Moses (technically God) parting the waters in the Bible. These pools, highly saline and oxygen-deprived, create "death traps" for marine life while preserving sediment layers untouched for millions of years. The discovery offers a glimpse into early Earth's conditions and may even help in the search for extraterrestrial life by mimicking potential conditions on water worlds beyond Earth. (New York Post) |
| February 21 — Filmmaker Jon Erwin has been transforming the Christian movie industry, earning critical and commercial success by raising storytelling and production standards in hits like I Can Only Imagine and Jesus Revolution and in collaborations with filmmakers like Dallas Jenkins. With his new series House of David, Erwin hopes to cement biblical narratives as captivating prestige entertainment. (RELEVANT) |
| February 22 — A Lifeway Research study found that 93% of U.S. Protestant pastors have taken steps to address global Christian persecution over the past year, with larger evangelical church leading the way. Prayer is the most common response, with 86% encouraging congregations to pray or including prayer in services. However, other initiatives like events or videos are less frequent, presenting opportunities for further action. (Religion Unplugged) |
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The Gospel of Mark is the shortest and almost certainly the earliest of the four gospels. Here's your quick reference guide to the book, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.
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Deconstruction is a spiritual journey during which a Christian examines his or her faith to release what's contrary to God's heart and embrace what's true.
To be clear, deconstruction done poorly can leave a wake of spiritual carnage. I have witnessed it personally. On the other hand, I have also seen that deconstruction done well can be spiritually beneficial. Not only do I think deconstruction can be positive; I'd offer that sometimes it's necessary. You could even make the case that, at times, Jesus was helping people deconstruct their faith. |
| Athletes know all about playing hurt. For preachers, it's preaching hurt — preaching in pain. Preach for any length of time and you'll face the challenge of preaching in pain. It's one of the unavoidable tests of a preacher's heart.
In spite of the aching in our souls, when the final song of the worship set finishes, we are expected to stand and deliver. But how?
In 1 Corinthians 2 and 1 Thessalonians 2, Paul provides at least four important lessons about proclaiming the gospel when you feel more like crying for help. |
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