The headline read, “The Great Tribulation: What Matthew 24 really says.” If I were living in Communist China and all the Bibles had been confiscated or was illiterate, this might be a good question. In reality it is a bit of a silly question. If I want to know that Matthew 24 says I don’t need to listen to a podcast that explains it to me. I can open a Bible, the library has them and most churches would be glad to give you one, and read it for myself.
I am seeing a growing number of these kinds of themes. One that always cracks me up is someone I have never heard of sharing his favorite Bible translations. Why would I care what his favorite is? I would be more curious about his position on the Five Solas or TULIP theory.
We seem to have lost the ability to think for ourselves. Let me encourage you to read the book yourself instead of building your thoughts on the conclusions of others. If you really don’t know enough Hebrew to come to a conclusion, join the club. Compare translations and explore the context. You may find that your opinion is as reliable as any “influencer” on the internet.
I have confidence in you.
homo unius libri
Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
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Comments are welcome. Feel free to agree or disagree but keep it clean, courteous and short. I heard some shorthand on a podcast: TLDR, Too long, didn't read.