Christianity

Issues and opinions about Christianity

Antithesis

1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Paul did not preach with lofty speech or persuasive words of wisdom. The focus of Paul’s preaching and testimony was not on the words he used, but on the content of the message he proclaimed. He wasn’t trying to craft a good speech or a compelling testimony. He wasn’t engaged in...

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Pride

1 Corinthians 1:17-31 Paul wasn’t interested in baptism or fancy talk. He was not out to impress anyone with his knowledge or his communication skills. He didn’t give a hoot what the world thought of him or of his preaching. This is a lesson that the church has yet to learn—particularly those who appreciate...

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Purity & Peace

1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Paul called attention to the fact that he was “called by the will of God” (1:1). He was called to be an apostle, to fulfill a specific role in the Early Church. We need to take care that we don’t dismiss the nature and reality that all Christians are called into...

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Marriage Amendment: On the Horns of a Dilemma

President George W. Bush has called for an amendment to the Constitution in order to stop the encroachment of those who want access to the various federal and state benefits that are accorded to married couples. Those benefits include various financial arrangements that were originally provided to encourage and sustain marriage in the United...

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Business Relationships

WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) is an acronym used by marketers and advertisers to structure their craft. WIIFM is the idea that people respond to marketing solely on the basis of what they will get from a particular product or service. It provides the foundation for virtually all marketing these days. Everyone teaches...

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