Studying the Bible Part 5 on divine silence and restraint
A Church of Christ lesson emphasizes studying the Bible rightly and respecting God’s silence. It cites scriptural tests for authority, examples like Nadab and Abihu and Uzzah, and urges readers to speak only where the Bible speaks and remain silent where it is silent.
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Paul
Lord Jesus
God
Father
Christ
Apostle
John
Jesus
Nadab
Abihu
Aaron
Uzzah
Socraties
Israel
The Secret of Life Breath in Quiet Faith
A Baytown church encounter shares a simple life lesson: the secret of life is to breathe. The speaker recounts a stranger urging the value of deep breaths to calm the mind and body, linking breathing to spiritual calm and divine presence.
Devil in the Details and the Gospel's Hidden Harm
A concise critique notes how the expression The Devil is in the details frames a hidden catch in the Christian gospel. It argues the tale shifts from love and mercy to wrath and judgment, presenting a grim outcome for humanity as the implicit bad news in orthodox teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Africa Safari Adventure in the Masaai Mara
The narrator recounts an African safari in the Masaai Mara game park with Bishop Musa Njuguna. He describes the vast wildlife, global visitors, and the daily wonder of dawn safaris while noting malaria risks and the humor of mosquitos beside awe at creation.
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Old Baytown
Baytown
Coastliners
Africa
Musa Njuguna
Massai Mara International Game Park
Heaven
Masaai Mara Game Park
Let God Be Judge Not Humans On Heaven And Hell
A reflection on judging others for eternal outcomes. The writer recalls sermons claiming to send people to heaven or hell, then rejects such claims. He resolves to leave judgment to God, noting humans lack ownership of heaven and hell and should refrain from presuming to decide others’ fates.
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Heaven
Hell
Heaven and
Heavenly
God
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