Kings or No Kings?
The “No Kings” movement is yet another example of the struggle between kings and “no kings” which began already in the Bible.
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When the Powers Take Over – NT
When the Powers Take Over The Experience of the Church Colossians 2:6–19 In a previous article, I examined how supposedly Godly people become enmeshed in behavior that is obviously evil. I illustrated this through the story of the Golden Calf in Exodus 32, as well as the contemporary story of a Mennonite farmer turned drug
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Reflections on Epiphany 2021
We have now entered the season of the church year called Epiphany. The word “Epiphany” has roots in a Greek word meaning ”to shine forth.” While we celebrate the birth of Jesus as Israel’s Messiah in the Christmas season, Epiphany celebrates the revelation or shining forth of the Messiah as the light of the world, a light to all nations.
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Racism: A Rebellious Power
The concept of race leads to the power of racism used by a predominantly white society to control non-white people.
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Christ and the Powers, Part II
The powers ordered by God in Christ become rebellious.
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Christ and the Powers
Many Bible readers have been captivated by the imagery of the “armor of God” in Ephesians 6. However, the big question is “What are the powers referred to in the passage?”
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