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Tithing isn't for believers - part 2

Scripture (referenced): Genesis 14:18–20; Genesis 28:20–22; Genesis 4:3–5; Hebrews 7:1–10
Scripture (inferred): Deuteronomy 14:22–29; Malachi 3:8–10; Matthew 27:51; 2 Corinthians 9:6–7; Acts 2:44–45
Themes: pre-law giving as voluntary not commanded; Abraham, Jacob, and offerings as personal responses not systems; tithing as part of the Mosaic Law tied to Israel and the Levitical priesthood; New Covenant generosity flowing from love and the Spirit rather than obligation.
Keywords: tithing, law, Old Covenant, New Covenant, voluntary giving, generosity, grace, priesthood, heart, freedom

The gospel is not turn from your sins

Scripture (referenced): Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4
Scripture (inferred): Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 3:4–5; John 6:28–29; Romans 4:4–5
Themes: gospel as completed rescue not moral reform; grace and love initiating salvation; repentance as response not requirement; covenant over contract; faith as trusting the finished work of Christ alone.
Keywords: gospel, grace, repentance, finished work, covenant, faith, forgiveness, belief, salvation, freedom

Why forgiving yourself is so difficult

Scripture (referenced): 1 Corinthians 15:1–4
Scripture (inferred): 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 2:13–14; Hebrews 10:14; Romans 8:1
Themes: difficulty of self-forgiveness as misalignment with God’s view; forgiveness as received not achieved; identity as new creation versus past self; shame and guilt losing power through agreement with the finished work of Christ.
Keywords: forgiveness, shame, guilt, identity, finished work, new creation, grace, freedom, repentance, belief
 
 
 

Rapture and End Times - part 1

Scripture (referenced): 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52
Scripture (inferred): Matthew 24:37–41; John 14:3; Revelation 11:15; Acts 1:11
Themes: rapture as resurrection not escape; last trumpet and Day of the Lord; welcoming the returning King; bodily resurrection and transformation; heaven coming to earth; correcting “one taken, one left” assumptions.
Keywords: rapture, resurrection, last trumpet, Day of the Lord, return of Jesus, resurrection body, kingdom, restoration, hope

Many miss this about the prodigal son

Scripture (referenced): Luke 15:11–32
Scripture (inferred): Romans 8:15; 1 John 3:1; Ephesians 1:5; Isaiah 30:18
Themes: sonship unchanged by behavior; repentance as awakening to goodness; identity versus self-perception; grace over self-effort; the Father’s pursuit and restoration; religious striving versus relational belonging.
Keywords: prodigal son, sonship, identity, awakening, grace, Father’s goodness, repentance, belonging

If you are waiting for permission, here it is

Scripture (referenced): Matthew 5:14–16; Ephesians 2:10
Scripture (inferred): Psalm 139:13–16; 1 Corinthians 12:4–7; Romans 12:6–8; 2 Timothy 1:6–7
Themes: divine intentionality in identity; courage to be seen; gifting as Kingdom expression; obedience through authenticity; blessing others by being oneself; freedom from comparison and fear.
Keywords: permission, identity, creativity, calling, gifts, courage, obedience, authenticity, purpose

What is the ear tickling and watered down gospel?

Scripture (referenced): 2 Timothy 4:3–4; Galatians 1:6–7; Colossians 2:20–23
Scripture (inferred): Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 5:8; Hebrews 10:14; John 19:30
Themes: ear-tickling as self-reliance not grace; watered-down gospel as conditional love; pride versus childlike receiving; finished work versus self-maintenance; the scandal of grace confronting human control.
Keywords: ear-tickling, watered-down gospel, grace, self-reliance, pride, finished work, sonship, conditional love

I used to be a pharisee

Scripture (referenced): 1 John 4:18; Matthew 11:28–30; Galatians 4:6–7
Scripture (inferred): Romans 8:15; Ephesians 2:8–9; Hebrews 4:9–10; John 15:9
Themes: Pharisee mindset as fear-based faith; performance replacing trust; anxiety mistaken for spirituality; identity versus discipline; awakening to sonship; resting in the Father’s secure love.
Keywords: Pharisee, fear, performance, striving, sonship, identity, rest, Father’s love