Jesus does not condemn all vow-taking, but he certainly condemns being swept up in the moment and making a foolish vow.
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Waging Holy Violence
Christ declares that from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. This does not mean that men can wrestle the Kingdom from God’s hands, but rather that true conversion always involves earnestness, spiritual struggle, and holy zeal. Salvation is not gained by sloth, but by …
Jesus is Meek, Not Weak
Here is a picture of Christ; not as one who is weak, but one who is meek. He is full of mercy for theweak, the faint-hearted, and the broken – that is, those who are weary by their sin. He does not quench the smoking wick, but fans it into flame. He does not break those who arealready bending, but …
The Temptations Of Christ | Part 2
Immediately after his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. This was to demonstrate that Christ is the True Israel of God (Israel wandered faithlessly in the wilderness for 40 years with constant provision/Jesus wandered faithfully in the wilderness for 40 days without any provision).
There Will Be Far More People In Heaven, Than In Hell
“It is my firm belief that the number of the saved will be far greater than that of the damned. It is written that in all things Jesus shall have the pre-eminence. And why is this to be left out? Can we think that Satan will have more followers than Jesus? Oh, no! For while it is written that the …
What Does The Bible Say About Divorce? – Part 1
1 Corinthians 7:10-15 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 Matthew 19:3-9 Matthew 5:31-32 Romans 7:1-3 Right Response Staff
*This is Part 1 of a multi-part series on the subject of divorce. In light of this, there may be certain arguments that appear incomplete. These will be fully fleshed out in the following sermons. Thank you for your patience and understanding.