Jesus taught hard, radical things. During his sermon on the mount, he said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’” (Matthew 5:43). It seems that, by the time of Christ, the religious leaders had taken the Old Testament command to ‘love your neighbor’ to mean one should also hate their enemy. Their teaching was, of course, a perversion of God’s word. Jesus corrected, and then addended their teaching. “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). (15 Minutes, 4000 Words)

Archival Post: Your Teenager Can Help You Destroy Hypocrisy

November 4, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Your Teenager Can Help You Destroy Hypocrisy

Archival Post

When a child grows into adolescence, they begin seeing their parents in a new light. During their younger years, mom or dad was right and true, a source of illumination in a dark world. But, as the teenage years kick in, children begin to discover the world on their own.

Outworkings and Witnesses of the Gospel’s Truthfulness – Three Witnesses (1 John 5:6–12)

October 19, 2021 Nate Holdridge

PXL_20211017_140928881.MP.jpg — Outworkings and Witnesses of the Gospel’s Truthfulness – Three Witnesses

(1 John 5:6–12)

Last week, John told us of three outworkings of the gospel in our lives -- love, obedience and belief. Today, John will give us three witnesses to the gospel's truthfulness. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)