WHY IT IS IMPORTANT Definitions; Descriptive: A descriptive passage paints a picture with words. It focuses on providing details about something – a person, place, object, event, or even an emotion – in a neutral and objective way. Prescriptive: A prescriptivepassage specifically teaches that something should happen. Simply put, is it a command, giving exact rules, directions, … Continue reading THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DESCRIPTIVE AND PRESCRIPTIVE SCRIPTURE
Repentance, Forgiveness and Reconciliation Part 2
REPENT What is genuine repentance? Genuine repentance is a gift from God and can only be received when the truth of the sin is acknowledged (2 timothy 2:24-26). And repentance is not an attitude that states I have to do it or forced to but rather a heartfelt, sorrowful response to the conviction of sin (2 … Continue reading Repentance, Forgiveness and Reconciliation Part 2
Don’t Kill the Messenger
Don’t kill the messenger The phrase “don’t kill the messenger” is an idiom that means not to blame or harm the person who is delivering bad or unwelcome news. Many times we do kill the messenger (figuratively) if we don’t like what they say or believe. We kill them by ignoring them, ending the friendship with them, … Continue reading Don’t Kill the Messenger
WHY ARE PEOPLE ARE GIVING UP CHURCH
For Many Reasons The first point I want to make clear is that the church will be here till the end of times and no one can stop it or dismantle it. Matthew 16:18 states “And I tell you that you are Peter and on this rock (Jesus) I will build my church, and the gates … Continue reading WHY ARE PEOPLE ARE GIVING UP CHURCH
