Have you heard the 'rule' that we must obey church leaders? Have you been told to submit to church elders? This post was updated January 2026. What is the basis for this 'rule' that you, as a professing Christian, must (must) obey church elders? Definition of terms....so we all start on the same page. I'm… Continue reading What is the basis for saying Christians must obey church elders?
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Jesus on Violence
Many are puzzled by Jesus' different approaches to the subject of violence. 'turn the other cheek' 'the meek shall inherit the earth' whipping the bankers and merchants out of the Temple telling the apostles to get swords for themselves before going into the Garden of Gethsemane rebuking Peter for slicing off the ear of a… Continue reading Jesus on Violence
