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The Importance of Context, Part 2
Yesterday, we saw how easy it is to take verses out of context, sort of like how Pinky takes Brain’s “Are you pondering” questions out of context. Today, I’d like to show you how context makes...
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What to Do When Relationships Blow Up
Yesterday, The Gospel Coalition published my article about “7 Steps to Conflict Resolution.” In the article, I walk through Philippians 4:2-9 to show that – far from being a random assortment of...
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Context Matters: Rejoice in the Lord, Don’t be Anxious, the Peace of God,...
Perhaps you’ve been told to rejoice in the Lord. And again I will say, rejoice! And maybe you know you shouldn’t be anxious about anything, but should let your requests be made known to God. And you...
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Context Matters: Judge Not, Golden Rule
Perhaps you’ve seen someone defend their wicked or foolish behavior by misquoting Jesus’ immortal command, “Do not judge.” And perhaps you’ve seen fine and thoughtful explanations of the verse (Matt...
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Context Matters: Ask, Seek, Knock
When you hear those 3 short words—ask, seek, knock—what is the first thing to enter your mind? If you cross paths with the statement, “Ask, and it will be given to you,” you don’t even need the...
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When You’ve Led a Bad Bible Study: Learning
Kyle Gregory Devaras (2017), public domain If your last Bible study meeting was a clunker, all is not lost. It happens! Take some time to pray and sort things through with God. After you’ve prayed,...
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