But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:3 Head – Oh my, what difficulties this verse can cause! So much confusion, misapplication and down-right persecution can be traced to a…
But I do not allow a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in silence. 1 Timothy 2:12 Exercise Authority – You have got to be kidding me! That is probably the immediate contemporary reaction to the face-value interpretation of Paul’s remark. If what Paul says is really the…
“for indeed, I am a man under authority” Luke 7:8 Under Authority – Are you under authority? Most believers would quickly assert that they are. After all, they serve the Lord. But perhaps we are a bit too quick to answer this question, principally because it is not a matter of attitude. It is a…
Why should I act ethically? After all, if I can get away with a few short cuts here and there, my unethical behavior will serve me well. I will gain advantage over others. I may speed up the accumulation of power or wealth. So, why not? Apparently many others are stepping across the line. Why…
according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit now working in the sons of disobedience Ephesians 2:2 Authority of the Air – In spite of this very odd phrase, you don’t have to worry that you will encounter Satan’s minions when your airplane leaves the ground. It’s not about the atmosphere. …
“But you have this, that you hate the work of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.” Revelation 2:6 Nicolaitans – There aren’t many expression where the Alpha and Omega, the Lamb of God, says that He hates certain people, so when we read these words, we better pay attention. Most of us will see nothing…
“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 Kingdom – Graeme Goldsworthy said that the idea of the Kingdom dominates the entire Bible. Nothing is more important than the reign and rule of the Lord. Life occurs only in God’s Kingdom. Those who are not citizens are…
Jesus answered them and said, “My teaching is not Mine, but His who sent Me.” John 7:16 Sent – “You gotta’ serve somebody,” sang Bob Dylan. He might have written that song for Jesus. We are quick to assert that Jesus is His own authority, but that’s not what He says of Himself. He serves…
“for the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.” Exodus 18:18 Alone – Moses is acknowledged as Israel’s greatest leader, but the way that he led the people flies in the face of a lot of today’s leadership advice. The encounter with Jethro is a prime example of powerless leadership –…
