Beliefs about angels are typically an amalgam of what people pick up from popular culture, what they remember from childhood cartoons, and what they have culled from casual Bible reading.
Consequently, there are a lot of misconceptions — some harmless, others theologically problematic. For instance, the idea that people become angels when they die seems to persist, despite having no biblical support. (I blame Looney Tunes.)
So, what can we know with confidence about these elusive celestial spirits? |
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People pleasing at its core is this: when we put everyone else's preferences and opinions above our own or above what we know is true and right for the purpose of gaining acceptance and approval or to avoid criticism.
Now you might think, wait a minute, Jinger. I thought God wanted us to put other people before ourselves. And you're not wrong; Scripture does talk about not thinking more highly of ourselves than we should. Jesus does teach about going the extra mile for others.
But there's an important difference. |
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Bible News The latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news |
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March 11 — Analysis of the 2023 Annual Church Profile (ACP) revealed a "complicated picture" for Southern Baptist churches (the largest Protestant denomination in America). Small congregations continue to shrink, with 70% of churches having fewer than 100 attendees. Baptisms increased by 47% over two years, with urban and younger churches showing higher rates. But the only region where membership grew was in New England. (Lifeway Research) |
| March 12 — Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Texas, was indicted on five counts of child sexual abuse stemming from allegations dating to the 1980s. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice concluded its sexual abuse investigations of the Southern Baptist Convention with no charges filed, aside from one count of lying to the FBI. (Christianity Today and RNS) |
| March 12 — Churches in Britain are releasing a special edition of the Gospel of John to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day. Designed to resemble the Bibles issued to British soldiers in World War II, the special edition includes the gospel text alongside four real-life stories of faith and courage from the war. The initiative, led by Hope Together and Biblica, also encourages prayer for peace during the celebrations. (Christian Today) |
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Getting to know Jesus the boy is a significant piece of understanding Jesus the man. But, besides the birth stories in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 (with a short story about 12-year-old Jesus at the Temple at the end of Luke 2), we have nothing in the Bible that addresses Jesus' formative years. |
| The Gospel of John differs sometimes drastically from the other three ("synoptic") gospels, presenting a more theological depiction of Jesus. Here's your quick reference guide to the book, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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