John Cooper is the frontman for the Christian Rock band Skillet. On Tuesday, August 13, Cooper posted the following on Facebook with the title, ‘What in God’s Name is Happening in Christianity?” Cooper directly addressed the reasons given by Hillsong songwriter Marty Sampson for renouncing his Christian faith. He stated the need for Christians to…
In today’s Bible reading, Paul addresses yet, another problem in the church at Corinth: the Lord’s Supper. (1 Corinthians 11:1-26) He recalls that famous night when Jesus sat down to celebrate the Passover Meal with His Disciples. But when the Corinthians come together to remember Jesus, they are divided. He describes this division in 1…
Paul gives us a couple of verses in today’s Bible reading that are perhaps the most misquoted verses in the entire Bible. Many Christians believe — and take comfort — in the idea that God will never give you more than you can handle. But is that what Paul says? Is it what Paul means?…
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten.” “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing, expecting different results.” Two versions of the deadliest seven words in advancing a cause: “We’ve never done it that way before.” and “We’ve always done it this way before.” Such were…
In today’s Bible reading, Paul talks about the importance of not causing an offense for other people, especially weaker brothers and sisters in Christ. Paul refers to a “law of love” by which Believers should live our lives. Basically, the law of love is a principle of humility, always being on the lookout for others…